# Latest **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=320 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 321 --- ## [2018 Toyota Tacoma - radio trouble](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-toyota-tacoma-radio-trouble/179320)
**Author:** [@GaryR](https://community.cartalk.com/u/GaryR)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 13, 2021, 10:33pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-toyota-tacoma-radio-trouble/179320 "2021-09-13T22:33:49Z")
Radio stations will change to a different station randomly, the bot comes up sometimes asking “P.O.I.”, volume decreases sometimes. One station 101.1 FM cuts out then comes back on after awhile. Software update did not m… --- ## [2004 Nissan Pathfinder vibrates at 40 mph](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-nissan-pathfinder-vibrates-at-40-mph/179318)
**Author:** [@beckykinney](https://community.cartalk.com/u/beckykinney)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 13, 2021, 2:03pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-nissan-pathfinder-vibrates-at-40-mph/179318 "2021-09-13T14:03:41Z")
vibration while driving around 40 mpg --- ## [Tire purchase 215/55/17](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tire-purchase-215-55-17/179246)
**Author:** [@sciconf](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sciconf)\ **Replies:** 77\ **Last updated:** [September 13, 2021, 1:24pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tire-purchase-215-55-17/179246 "2021-09-13T13:24:45Z")
What would be a good/reasonable tire for 215/55/17 for a hybrid? I didn’t find a lot of choices - America’s Tire has their own brand now, Sentury! Name brands are twice as expensive! Believe all made in China! Any exp… --- ## [What deal should I make with the Shop?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-deal-should-i-make-with-the-shop/179107)
**Author:** [@caruser88888888](https://community.cartalk.com/u/caruser88888888)\ **Replies:** 117\ **Last updated:** [September 13, 2021, 5:25am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-deal-should-i-make-with-the-shop/179107 "2021-09-13T05:25:21Z")
Hello all, I have had my car in a professional shop for a month, and the engine still does not work. This is a mid-range car mechanic, better than a run down shop, but not as good as the Toyota dealership. The engine sha… --- ## [Electric car observations](https://community.cartalk.com/t/electric-car-observations/179066)
**Author:** [@old\_mopar\_guy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/old_mopar_guy)\ **Replies:** 53\ **Last updated:** [September 13, 2021, 4:00am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/electric-car-observations/179066 "2021-09-13T04:00:18Z")
I’m writing this while visiting my daughter and her family in a suburb of Seattle. The township where I live in NJ has a Tesla dealer, so I am accustomed to seeing an occasional Model 3 on the street. Last Saturday night… --- ## [The only car ever manufactured in Alaska](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-only-car-ever-manufactured-in-alaska/179240)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [September 13, 2021, 2:35am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-only-car-ever-manufactured-in-alaska/179240 "2021-09-13T02:35:56Z")
… is on display at a museum in Fairbanks. --- ## [What do you do when a loud thump thump stereo car is parked across the street](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-do-you-do-when-a-loud-thump-thump-stereo-car-is-parked-across-the-street/179204)
**Author:** [@Barkydog](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Barkydog)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [September 9, 2021, 1:32pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-do-you-do-when-a-loud-thump-thump-stereo-car-is-parked-across-the-street/179204 "2021-09-09T13:32:13Z")
Like for at least 20 minutes now. --- ## [Pontiac Vibe - Seat sensor](https://community.cartalk.com/t/pontiac-vibe-seat-sensor/179298)
**Author:** [@gt59](https://community.cartalk.com/u/gt59)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 12, 2021, 8:53pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/pontiac-vibe-seat-sensor/179298 "2021-09-12T20:53:09Z")
passager speed sensor rear --- ## [Vibration / shuddering when stepping on gas or on cruise control](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vibration-shuddering-when-stepping-on-gas-or-on-cruise-control/179300)
**Author:** [@cooldyood](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cooldyood)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [September 12, 2021, 7:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vibration-shuddering-when-stepping-on-gas-or-on-cruise-control/179300 "2021-09-12T19:49:55Z")
Hope you’re having a great day! I have a relatively well kept 2018 Chevy Camaro with 35k miles on it. It gets driven ~50 miles a week, except during summer when we take it on long road trips (300-2000 mile round trips). … --- ## [2014 Nissan Altima, Car will not accelerate slowly when step on gas until restart](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-nissan-altima-car-will-not-accelerate-slowly-when-step-on-gas-until-restart/179293)
**Author:** [@DangerousPirate](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DangerousPirate)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [September 12, 2021, 6:22pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-nissan-altima-car-will-not-accelerate-slowly-when-step-on-gas-until-restart/179293 "2021-09-12T18:22:12Z")
Sorry, I do not know much about cars but I have a 2014 Nissan Altima that sometimes will not move at normal speeds when I’d step on the gas. My RPM would go up and stay high while I can hear my engine working harder (roa… --- ## [2012 Toyota RAV4 - increased oil consumption](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-toyota-rav4-increased-oil-consumption/175147)
**Author:** [@PamelaShockley](https://community.cartalk.com/u/PamelaShockley)\ **Replies:** 89\ **Last updated:** [September 12, 2021, 1:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-toyota-rav4-increased-oil-consumption/175147 "2021-09-12T13:56:55Z")
My 2012 Rav4 - 4 cylinder, is all of a sudden going through oil … down 3 quarts after only 3,000 mi of an oil change. 2nd time happening, No leaks. Where is oil going? --- ## [2013 Toyota RAV4 - Do I need snow tires?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-toyota-rav4-do-i-need-snow-tires/119707)
**Author:** [@Dennis37](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Dennis37)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [June 25, 2018, 9:05pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-toyota-rav4-do-i-need-snow-tires/119707 "2018-06-25T21:05:01Z")
I’ve just moved from Phoenix to Northern Colorado and I am not sure what kind of tires to get for my car. Is it necessary to get snow tires? Or will all season tires work for typical city driving? Do the more expensive … --- ## [Refrigerant pressure diagnosis](https://community.cartalk.com/t/refrigerant-pressure-diagnosis/179184)
**Author:** [@relative4](https://community.cartalk.com/u/relative4)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [September 12, 2021, 2:42am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/refrigerant-pressure-diagnosis/179184 "2021-09-12T02:42:27Z")
Working on an '07 Honda Civic LX sedan, auto, 43K miles. No cooling from AC. Static pressure is 125 PSI (it’s hot out). When the clutch engages, the compressor sounds fine, no ugly noises. The low side pressure drops… --- ## [Beach glass on a car](https://community.cartalk.com/t/beach-glass-on-a-car/52011)
**Author:** [@mesharp49](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mesharp49)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [September 12, 2021, 2:00am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/beach-glass-on-a-car/52011 "2021-09-12T02:00:10Z")
Should she do it? Why not? First, I'd suggest she get a car door or two from a junk yard and experiment. She could try things like gluing to a painted or sanded surface, seeing how the glass would survive a bum or drop … --- ## [2014 GMC Yukon XL - Paint defects](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-gmc-yukon-xl-paint-defects/179279)
**Author:** [@RustyBucket](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RustyBucket)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [September 12, 2021, 12:02am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-gmc-yukon-xl-paint-defects/179279 "2021-09-12T00:02:14Z")
I have a 2014 Yukon XL . Recently the paint on the hood and front part of the roof showed cracks , like cat scratches, . Has anyone else experienced this with a 2014 Yukon or Yukon XL ? --- ## [Sign of leaking? Travel trailer](https://community.cartalk.com/t/sign-of-leaking-travel-trailer/179281)
**Author:** [@Rusty](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Rusty)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [September 11, 2021, 11:01pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/sign-of-leaking-travel-trailer/179281 "2021-09-11T23:01:42Z")
I know this is not trailer talk but I wanted to ask your opinion. I went camping last weekend and noticed there was water leaking. After I got back home, I investigated a bit and found one of the connections at the gas/e… --- ## [Emergency brake question](https://community.cartalk.com/t/emergency-brake-question/179291)
**Author:** [@Jordan69](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jordan69)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [September 11, 2021, 9:34pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/emergency-brake-question/179291 "2021-09-11T21:34:19Z")
Thank you for reading my post. I just “inherited” this 2005 Trailblazer LS and I am not familiar with it at all. Front brakes were a disaster zone, so I replaced the disk and pads, the brake fluid which was low got to a… --- ## [2000-something Lincoln MKZ - Battery drain overnight](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-something-lincoln-mkz-battery-drain-overnight/179266)
**Author:** [@Jliles501](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jliles501)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 11, 2021, 8:43pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-something-lincoln-mkz-battery-drain-overnight/179266 "2021-09-11T20:43:11Z")
Battery drains dead overbite. Bought 3 batteries in 3 years. Problem is the heat under the hood. Motor does not vent well --- ## [2016 Audi A6 - Rotor warp from bolts?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-audi-a6-rotor-warp-from-bolts/179216)
**Author:** [@Wallygran](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Wallygran)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [September 11, 2021, 3:36pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-audi-a6-rotor-warp-from-bolts/179216 "2021-09-11T15:36:06Z")
I took a 300 mile trip on Audi A6. The car used lug bolts. When I arrived at my destination I noticed I was missing a lug bolt and two of them were hand tightened. I immediately bought a replacement and tightened the oth… --- ## [Power steering belt got loose on it's own and not tightening enough](https://community.cartalk.com/t/power-steering-belt-got-loose-on-its-own-and-not-tightening-enough/179289)
**Author:** [@quentinsmithphone\_162532](https://community.cartalk.com/u/quentinsmithphone_162532)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 11, 2021, 3:00pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/power-steering-belt-got-loose-on-its-own-and-not-tightening-enough/179289 "2021-09-11T15:00:31Z")
I have a 2007 kia rio and the power steering belt got loose on it’s own a few months back and I tightened it up, but now it seems to be loose again BUT I don’t think it can get any tighter. Is it possible last time I tig… --- ## [Street rod opinion](https://community.cartalk.com/t/street-rod-opinion/179269)
**Author:** [@Cavell](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Cavell)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [September 11, 2021, 2:33pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/street-rod-opinion/179269 "2021-09-11T14:33:03Z")
fairly solid car. heidts front end. 289 motor. solid trunk. good starting point for a project? seller wants $2k i was thinking of putting in a heidts front and 4 link rear on a similar vintage mustang but solid must… --- ## [Puzzling low power/performance issue \*unless\* timing is over-advanced](https://community.cartalk.com/t/puzzling-low-power-performance-issue-unless-timing-is-over-advanced/179226)
**Author:** [@mightymax](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mightymax)\ **Replies:** 49\ **Last updated:** [September 11, 2021, 1:38pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/puzzling-low-power-performance-issue-unless-timing-is-over-advanced/179226 "2021-09-11T13:38:29Z")
i’d love to get experienced perspectives on this puzzler! short version (background to follow): 1991 mitsubishi mighty max (same as dodge ram 50) 2.4l inline 4 cyl. when the timing is set to 7 degrees BTDC, per spec, t… --- ## [Bad Wheel Bearing? Help diagnosing sound](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bad-wheel-bearing-help-diagnosing-sound/179282)
**Author:** [@YoshiMoshi3](https://community.cartalk.com/u/YoshiMoshi3)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 11, 2021, 4:30am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bad-wheel-bearing-help-diagnosing-sound/179282 "2021-09-11T04:30:10Z")
I have a 2005 Camry. I hear a whining sound, almost like wind blowing through something. Does this sound like a bad bearing? I’ll get the tire off soon and see what I can find. Sound appears to be coming fr… --- ## [Sequoia stereo retrofit/upgrade...?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/sequoia-stereo-retrofit-upgrade/179181)
**Author:** [@JustTruckin](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JustTruckin)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [September 11, 2021, 4:24am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/sequoia-stereo-retrofit-upgrade/179181 "2021-09-11T04:24:53Z")
So, I’m 17, just went halvsies buying a 2007 sequoia with my parents. The stereo is fine, except the volume knob is veeeeery finicky, doesn’t like to turn down no matter which way it is turned, or how fast/slow. Wonderin… --- ## [2008 Dodge Ram 1500 - Water under seats](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-dodge-ram-1500-water-under-seats/179239)
**Author:** [@Makeminelgd23](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Makeminelgd23)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [September 11, 2021, 12:27am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-dodge-ram-1500-water-under-seats/179239 "2021-09-11T00:27:43Z")
Water pools under passenger side rear seat , as much as 3 inches I sealed 3rd brake light , sealed around gps antenna. Carpet also gets soaked . Had into shop for 2 full days , could not find problem . My Ram has a littl… --- ## [Ford Ranger hesitates on acceleration](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ford-ranger-hesitates-on-acceleration/179245)
**Author:** [@bobhucker](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bobhucker)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [September 10, 2021, 11:59pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ford-ranger-hesitates-on-acceleration/179245 "2021-09-10T23:59:47Z")
My wife talked me into upgrading my landlord projects truck from an '89 Ford Ranger to a '97, because the new one has this amazing new thing called AC, which comes in handy here in Texas. For a while, though, the “ice co… --- ## [2019 Mazda CX-5 - did anybody else require a new engine?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-mazda-cx-5-did-anybody-else-require-a-new-engine/155138)
**Author:** [@FrankStaher](https://community.cartalk.com/u/FrankStaher)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [September 10, 2021, 10:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-mazda-cx-5-did-anybody-else-require-a-new-engine/155138 "2021-09-10T22:40:24Z")
My Mazada CX-5 started leaking 1/3 of a quart oil daily. It was only 9 months old. The engine had to be replaced. Has anyone had this issue. I was told it’s a casting problem. --- ## [2015 Cadillac CTS - Cuetastrophy](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-cadillac-cts-cuetastrophy/179271)
**Author:** [@JanetMBalentine](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JanetMBalentine)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 10, 2021, 3:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-cadillac-cts-cuetastrophy/179271 "2021-09-10T15:55:55Z")
The due OSD is not working if I press any of the buttons it does not take me to the next screem Example navigation button when pressed it does not do anything I assume that the screen is frozen Please advise --- ## [2016 GMC Canyon #- Radio glitch](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-gmc-canyon-radio-glitch/179255)
**Author:** [@Dfin](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Dfin)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 10, 2021, 2:14pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-gmc-canyon-radio-glitch/179255 "2021-09-10T14:14:25Z")
radio randomly comes on, without me turning it on. how can I turn it on ONLY when I want it on --- ## [Car studders when accelerating slowly or going uphill. (Only when engine is hot)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-studders-when-accelerating-slowly-or-going-uphill-only-when-engine-is-hot/179203)
**Author:** [@jameson.luttrell\_154832](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jameson.luttrell_154832)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [September 10, 2021, 12:39pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-studders-when-accelerating-slowly-or-going-uphill-only-when-engine-is-hot/179203 "2021-09-10T12:39:45Z")
It’s a 1.6 gdi engine. It stutters when it accelerates slowly or going uphill. If I floor it it stops. Could this be a fuel filter or low pressure pump? I think the cam follower is bad, but read it doesn’t show symptoms … [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=319) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=321)