# Latest **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=321 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 322 --- ## [Motorcycle engine: Flathead Vs Shovelhead?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/motorcycle-engine-flathead-vs-shovelhead/179222)
**Author:** [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [September 10, 2021, 5:15am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/motorcycle-engine-flathead-vs-shovelhead/179222 "2021-09-10T05:15:01Z")
Danny (AKA "The Count, on the tv show “Counting Cars”) told his motorcycle restore guy to swap the flathead for a shovelhead. What does that mean? & Why would he want to do that? --- ## [Frontier air conditioning](https://community.cartalk.com/t/frontier-air-conditioning/179248)
**Author:** [@scottadams650\_166242](https://community.cartalk.com/u/scottadams650_166242)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 10, 2021, 12:39am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/frontier-air-conditioning/179248 "2021-09-10T00:39:40Z")
Hello everybody. I recently purchased an 00 Nissan Frontier V6 XE 2 wheel drive. My a/c has started working intermittently. When its working it blows cold like it should, when it isnt working it just blows air. So my que… --- ## [Transmission fluid level confusion](https://community.cartalk.com/t/transmission-fluid-level-confusion/179171)
**Author:** [@Ross85](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ross85)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [September 10, 2021, 12:19am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/transmission-fluid-level-confusion/179171 "2021-09-10T00:19:29Z")
I have a used 2006 Toyota Highlander 3.3L V6 (3MZ-FE engine) AWD with automatic transmission. I just changed the transmission fluid as I was not sure when the previous owner last changed it. I drained the transmission fl… --- ## [2015 Rav4 shuts off after stop](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-rav4-shuts-off-after-stop/179155)
**Author:** [@hondochica1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/hondochica1)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [September 9, 2021, 4:27pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-rav4-shuts-off-after-stop/179155 "2021-09-09T16:27:14Z")
When I come to a stop (e.g. at light), and try to move again - the engine shuts off. I can easily restart the engine and go. Dealer said I was really low on oil; had oil change @ 6k miles ago. (No I don’t check it of… --- ## [Mustang v Camaro 5th gen: What's better for long-term reliability, low repair & maintenance cost, and far-end resale value](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mustang-v-camaro-5th-gen-whats-better-for-long-term-reliability-low-repair-maintenance-cost-and-far-end-resale-value/179243)
**Author:** [@SeaPh03nix](https://community.cartalk.com/u/SeaPh03nix)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [September 9, 2021, 3:36pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mustang-v-camaro-5th-gen-whats-better-for-long-term-reliability-low-repair-maintenance-cost-and-far-end-resale-value/179243 "2021-09-09T15:36:48Z")
I’m considering buying one of a few cars, but I’m not motivated most of all by the model or brand, well only slightly; I like both Mustangs and Camaro. In fact if I were to use my whole available budget I probably would … --- ## [2010 Nissan Rogue- Rear end stutter](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-nissan-rogue-rear-end-stutter/179252)
**Author:** [@robertbramosRR](https://community.cartalk.com/u/robertbramosRR)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 9, 2021, 3:20pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-nissan-rogue-rear-end-stutter/179252 "2021-09-09T15:20:04Z")
Rear end studders when slowely turning when backing up --- ## [What Thead Hijacking Means](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-thead-hijacking-means/179169)
**Author:** [@Tester](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tester)\ **Replies:** 68\ **Last updated:** [September 9, 2021, 3:04pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-thead-hijacking-means/179169 "2021-09-09T15:04:24Z")
Tester --- ## [What would be the easiest place to wire a positive and negative for a gauage](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-would-be-the-easiest-place-to-wire-a-positive-and-negative-for-a-gauage/179237)
**Author:** [@Blakensnake](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Blakensnake)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [September 9, 2021, 11:43am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-would-be-the-easiest-place-to-wire-a-positive-and-negative-for-a-gauage/179237 "2021-09-09T11:43:00Z")
I’m wondering where the easiest spots are to wire a ground and power for a wideband gauge in a 8th gen Honda Civic --- ## [Can Different aspect ratio tires causing car to shake?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-different-aspect-ratio-tires-causing-car-to-shake/179228)
**Author:** [@J162\_165342](https://community.cartalk.com/u/J162_165342)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [September 9, 2021, 3:29am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-different-aspect-ratio-tires-causing-car-to-shake/179228 "2021-09-09T03:29:48Z")
Pretty much the title. I got new wheels with tires already on them and had them installed at a local tire shop. Afterwards I got an alignment and balance as well for good measure. However afterwards I noticed that going … --- ## [Jumpstarting...can it kill alternator?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/jumpstarting-can-it-kill-alternator/38771)
**Author:** [@stachi](https://community.cartalk.com/u/stachi)\ **Replies:** 77\ **Last updated:** [September 8, 2021, 11:44pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/jumpstarting-can-it-kill-alternator/38771 "2021-09-08T23:44:46Z")
I have heard that jumpstarting a car with a bad alternator can kill my alternator...is this true and why ? --- ## [2007 Chevrolet Cobalt - Plugs gone wrong](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-chevrolet-cobalt-plugs-gone-wrong/179159)
**Author:** [@Kyle43](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Kyle43)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [September 8, 2021, 7:14pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-chevrolet-cobalt-plugs-gone-wrong/179159 "2021-09-08T19:14:37Z")
I just changed the spark plugs in my car. Went to start it and it fired once and then nothing. I tried again but it sounded like there was no compression (and obviously didn’t start). I pulled the plugs back out and trie… --- ## ['Driver reached speeds of 140 mph'](https://community.cartalk.com/t/driver-reached-speeds-of-140-mph/179189)
**Author:** [@RandomTroll](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RandomTroll)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [September 8, 2021, 4:50pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/driver-reached-speeds-of-140-mph/179189 "2021-09-08T16:50:40Z")
‘officers conducting a traffic enforcement operation in the area saw Pacino driving over 100 mph near Montgomery and Eubank. Police tried to pull over Pacino, who was in a 2020 Dodge Charger Hellcat,’ Can it go that fas… --- ## [What is this car \[2021 Amelia Concours\]?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-is-this-car-2021-amelia-concours/179230)
**Author:** [@jo.shutler\_177098](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jo.shutler_177098)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 8, 2021, 2:10pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-is-this-car-2021-amelia-concours/179230 "2021-09-08T14:10:54Z")
--- ## [2007 Pontiac Torrent #- Brakes locked](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-pontiac-torrent-brakes-locked/179173)
**Author:** [@alajtonyi](https://community.cartalk.com/u/alajtonyi)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [September 8, 2021, 2:06pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-pontiac-torrent-brakes-locked/179173 "2021-09-08T14:06:07Z")
I Also have a 2007 Pontiac Torrent. My SUV brakes had locked up, so I took it to the dealer. They did the diagnostics and said that the onboard computer board that controls the brake needs replacing. After this $2,000 re… --- ## [Odometer roll back](https://community.cartalk.com/t/odometer-roll-back/179217)
**Author:** [@Netscapeman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Netscapeman)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [September 8, 2021, 2:00pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/odometer-roll-back/179217 "2021-09-08T14:00:19Z")
My son just purchased a 1999 Toyota Camry. The odometer reads some 126k miles but when I saw the title it read 180k (but this is a new title so maybe someone just wrote down the miles wrong when they applied for the tit… --- ## [2009 hyndai accent. Intermittent starting problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-hyndai-accent-intermittent-starting-problem/179106)
**Author:** [@Froscow\_177002](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Froscow_177002)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [September 8, 2021, 1:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-hyndai-accent-intermittent-starting-problem/179106 "2021-09-08T13:40:56Z")
Hi everyone. I have a 2009 hyundai accent with about 63k miles on it. For over a year now, I have had an intermittent problem with the car starting. The engine will crank but won’t fire. I have to take my key out and try… --- ## [2005 Toyota Corolla - steering wheel cocked left](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-toyota-corolla-steering-wheel-cocked-left/154078)
**Author:** [@cfarv](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cfarv)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [September 8, 2021, 3:38am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-toyota-corolla-steering-wheel-cocked-left/154078 "2021-09-08T03:38:54Z")
Alright, so I’m young and dumb and didnt replace my tires when I should have and during rain I hydroplaned and bounced off a guardrail, the damage was actually surprisingly minor but I did dent my rim and my steering whe… --- ## [1995 Ford Explorer - How to move past an old vehicle](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1995-ford-explorer-how-to-move-past-an-old-vehicle/179224)
**Author:** [@Dawn29](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Dawn29)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 7, 2021, 11:44pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1995-ford-explorer-how-to-move-past-an-old-vehicle/179224 "2021-09-07T23:44:32Z")
Need to sell my 95 Explorer XLT which has been sitting for many years. I heard that spraying some “jet fuel” in would get everything cleaned and it would probably start. As a single 68 year old woman, and knowing no on… --- ## [HELP! My VW '02 V6 4motion Passat sounds like a diesel, but it's not!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-my-vw-02-v6-4motion-passat-sounds-like-a-diesel-but-its-not/53207)
**Author:** [@estraghalis](https://community.cartalk.com/u/estraghalis)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [September 7, 2021, 10:39pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-my-vw-02-v6-4motion-passat-sounds-like-a-diesel-but-its-not/53207 "2021-09-07T22:39:30Z")
My car currently has about 107,000 miles. I've changed the oil regularly and keep it running in pretty good shape. Aside from the standard electrical problems, this car is fantastic. Lately, however, the engine has… --- ## [2008 Mitsubishi Outlander - Service light mystery](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-mitsubishi-outlander-service-light-mystery/179214)
**Author:** [@Kip54](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Kip54)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 7, 2021, 4:04pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-mitsubishi-outlander-service-light-mystery/179214 "2021-09-07T16:04:16Z")
Skid indication starts then service required followed by 4wd and lock flushing --- ## [Certification fraud?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/certification-fraud/63266)
**Author:** [@Celica\_81](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Celica_81)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [September 7, 2021, 3:36pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/certification-fraud/63266 "2021-09-07T15:36:17Z")
I checked out a 2008 certified Honda Civic EX at a Honda dealer in Connecticut, a lease return. The car smelled of mildew and there was rust along the edge of break disks. The salesman said the smell was because they had… --- ## [1972 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class #- Idle issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1972-mercedes-benz-sl-class-idle-issues/179137)
**Author:** [@Banner](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Banner)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [September 7, 2021, 2:44am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1972-mercedes-benz-sl-class-idle-issues/179137 "2021-09-07T02:44:47Z")
Engine idles fast, then idles slow. Also, has high oil pressure. (May be unrelated). Not driven much in past year. --- ## [2005 4runner worth it?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-4runner-worth-it/178844)
**Author:** [@jakeenloe25](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jakeenloe25)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [September 7, 2021, 12:49am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-4runner-worth-it/178844 "2021-09-07T00:49:05Z")
Hey guys, I joined the forum to help diagnose a problem with my previous car, and you were all super helpful. I really enjoyed the experience of bouncing ideas around and just getting to chat with the community. I’m no… --- ## [Haunted 2016 Hyundai?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/haunted-2016-hyundai/179163)
**Author:** [@davepsinbox\_157004](https://community.cartalk.com/u/davepsinbox_157004)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [September 7, 2021, 12:18am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/haunted-2016-hyundai/179163 "2021-09-07T00:18:36Z")
The liftgate on my wife’s 2016 Tucson Sport opens spontaneously overnight. Not every night but often enough to be a pain. I’m usually the last to go to bed and I normally look out and check the liftgate, before bed but a… --- ## [2007 Toyota Yaris - CEL](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-toyota-yaris-cel/179187)
**Author:** [@SilverPoplar](https://community.cartalk.com/u/SilverPoplar)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [September 6, 2021, 10:53pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-toyota-yaris-cel/179187 "2021-09-06T22:53:22Z")
we have a 2007 Yaris, 5-speed manual; the check engine light has gone on twice and then turned off intermittently; the first time it seemed it was related to a 4k oil/filter change alert - is it possible to reprogram thi… --- ## [2012 kia rio randomly jerks](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-kia-rio-randomly-jerks/179055)
**Author:** [@jameson.luttrell\_154832](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jameson.luttrell_154832)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [September 6, 2021, 8:30pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-kia-rio-randomly-jerks/179055 "2021-09-06T20:30:42Z")
The car will randomly jerk when accelerating slowly. Sometimes once. Sometimes a couple times. I don’t hear anything weird. The spark plugs are good. The previous owner said he replaced the ignition coils. Any suggestion… --- ## [2004 Buick Rendezvous - Gas leak](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-buick-rendezvous-gas-leak/179198)
**Author:** [@PeteWashburn](https://community.cartalk.com/u/PeteWashburn)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 6, 2021, 6:10pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-buick-rendezvous-gas-leak/179198 "2021-09-06T18:10:43Z")
Gas line leak just behind the engine near the transmission. So much gas leaking I can’t tell where the exact location of the leak is. Do I need to have the entire gas line replaced? It’s certainly not safe to drive. … --- ## [I don’t understand dealer battery installation](https://community.cartalk.com/t/i-don-t-understand-dealer-battery-installation/178891)
**Author:** [@crazydave1948](https://community.cartalk.com/u/crazydave1948)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [September 6, 2021, 3:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/i-don-t-understand-dealer-battery-installation/178891 "2021-09-06T15:40:37Z")
Don’t understand dealer install. I have installed my battery myself twice with new one purchased from a local farm supply store for $20 or more less than other stores. Haven’t had any problems. --- ## [2019 Subaru Forester - Audio issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-subaru-forester-audio-issues/179148)
**Author:** [@pammie11](https://community.cartalk.com/u/pammie11)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 6, 2021, 2:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-subaru-forester-audio-issues/179148 "2021-09-06T14:49:03Z")
Started the car up this morning and radio is only on one station, so I turn to another one, and nothing, just this one station and talk radio, and this is a 1 1/2 month old car? --- ## [2018 Ford Focus Electric - Seeking mechanic](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-ford-focus-electric-seeking-mechanic/179191)
**Author:** [@rfoxall3](https://community.cartalk.com/u/rfoxall3)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 6, 2021, 2:44pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-ford-focus-electric-seeking-mechanic/179191 "2021-09-06T14:44:32Z")
Looking for a place in the LA area to get initial service for a used electric Ford Focus. [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=320) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=322)