# Latest **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=354 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 355 --- ## [Support Question: CarTalk Discourse Theme, Make & Model combo box](https://community.cartalk.com/t/support-question-cartalk-discourse-theme-make-model-combo-box/177135)
**Author:** [@G2021](https://community.cartalk.com/u/G2021)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [May 29, 2021, 4:12pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/support-question-cartalk-discourse-theme-make-model-combo-box/177135 "2021-05-29T16:12:05Z")
Hey how are you? I am a visitor and I really like your Community site. I have one question please if you’d like to share with me, I would like to make a combo box similar to your Make & Model combo box. Is it something t… --- ## [2012 Ford Escape - How long will it last](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-ford-escape-how-long-will-it-last/177090)
**Author:** [@18yearolddriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/18yearolddriver)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [May 29, 2021, 12:44pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-ford-escape-how-long-will-it-last/177090 "2021-05-29T12:44:16Z")
My Escape has 65,000 miles on it and has been well maintained. How many more miles could it go? --- ## [Outsside rear view mirror](https://community.cartalk.com/t/outsside-rear-view-mirror/177062)
**Author:** [@WALLY155587](https://community.cartalk.com/u/WALLY155587)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [May 29, 2021, 10:43am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/outsside-rear-view-mirror/177062 "2021-05-29T10:43:58Z")
What do the squiggly lines on the outside rear view mirror mean? --- ## [Do they sell devices that will shock someone who messes with your tires?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/do-they-sell-devices-that-will-shock-someone-who-messes-with-your-tires/176841)
**Author:** [@talin7152\_175258](https://community.cartalk.com/u/talin7152_175258)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [May 29, 2021, 4:26am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/do-they-sell-devices-that-will-shock-someone-who-messes-with-your-tires/176841 "2021-05-29T04:26:09Z")
I have a neighbor who goes and let’s air out if other people’s tires. Do they sell devices that will shock anyone who tampers with your tires? --- ## [2004 Jetta](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-jetta/177096)
**Author:** [@Lelandwinters](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Lelandwinters)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [May 28, 2021, 11:25pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-jetta/177096 "2021-05-28T23:25:01Z")
I was driving and my oil lighting came on and was flashing. It shut off after a few seconds. Anybody know why that would happen. I had just got off the freeway and had been stopped at a light and was starting to go when … --- ## [Ford Ranger 08 3.0L Squeak When Idling](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ford-ranger-08-3-0l-squeak-when-idling/177118)
**Author:** [@Owenholmes17\_175505](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Owenholmes17_175505)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 28, 2021, 10:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ford-ranger-08-3-0l-squeak-when-idling/177118 "2021-05-28T22:40:13Z")
Hey all, Experiencing a loud squeak in my 08 Ranger, when idling and slowing down. Both in park and drive. Read all about synchronizer issues… could this be the culprit. I’ve also read about issues with the tensioner/b… --- ## [High-pitched Squeal while Idling](https://community.cartalk.com/t/high-pitched-squeal-while-idling/72028)
**Author:** [@novicewoodworker](https://community.cartalk.com/u/novicewoodworker)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 28, 2021, 9:31pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/high-pitched-squeal-while-idling/72028 "2021-05-28T21:31:24Z")
I have an '08 Ranger, automatic. For the last several months, the truck has been making an intermittent high-pitched squeal/whine, but only after it has been warmed up (10--15 minutes driving) and only while it is idlin… --- ## [ABS module failure bad brake fluid](https://community.cartalk.com/t/abs-module-failure-bad-brake-fluid/177072)
**Author:** [@tguilmartin](https://community.cartalk.com/u/tguilmartin)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [May 28, 2021, 1:59pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/abs-module-failure-bad-brake-fluid/177072 "2021-05-28T13:59:27Z")
So I have an 07 hyundai Tucson with about 60,000 miles on it. The other day my ABS module failed and locked up my brakes. This was a diagonal brake failure. I took it to the dealer the next day and they assessed tha… --- ## [2021 Volkswagen Atlas wouldn’t go into drive](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2021-volkswagen-atlas-wouldn-t-go-into-drive/177110)
**Author:** [@bhipsh](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bhipsh)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 28, 2021, 11:47am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2021-volkswagen-atlas-wouldn-t-go-into-drive/177110 "2021-05-28T11:47:32Z")
going through car wash and at the end of the wash car would not go into drive, only park and would not start immediately --- ## [2006 Chevrolet Cobalt no power at relay or fuse](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-chevrolet-cobalt-no-power-at-relay-or-fuse/177102)
**Author:** [@catherinedavis](https://community.cartalk.com/u/catherinedavis)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 28, 2021, 4:30am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-chevrolet-cobalt-no-power-at-relay-or-fuse/177102 "2021-05-28T04:30:11Z")
my cobolt has no power at the relay or fuse what could case this --- ## [Adjusting k series motor valves?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/adjusting-k-series-motor-valves/116808)
**Author:** [@bustychested\_element](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bustychested_element)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [May 28, 2021, 3:31am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/adjusting-k-series-motor-valves/116808 "2021-05-28T03:31:13Z")
O.k., so here is the deal. I have an 06 Honda element with the k24 2.4 engine. The Honda manual calls for a valve adjustment around 110,000 miles. I am at 110,785, so I took it upon myself to adjust them myself. My ques… --- ## [Do used car represent a good value for the consumer?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/do-used-car-represent-a-good-value-for-the-consumer/75563)
**Author:** [@Dog\_Father](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Dog_Father)\ **Replies:** 54\ **Last updated:** [May 27, 2021, 9:03pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/do-used-car-represent-a-good-value-for-the-consumer/75563 "2021-05-27T21:03:13Z")
I'm not at all sure they do. They don't last as long and have more repairs. I look at a new car as an asset, that will last 12-13 yrs or 150K miles. Which ever comes first. Who knows after that? What looks like the best … --- ## [396 big block misfiring](https://community.cartalk.com/t/396-big-block-misfiring/177098)
**Author:** [@rlynch691\_175463](https://community.cartalk.com/u/rlynch691_175463)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [May 27, 2021, 5:44pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/396-big-block-misfiring/177098 "2021-05-27T17:44:11Z")
I have a 396 big block in a 1968 chevy c10. I have been told it has a cylinder that is misfiring. It is the original engine. Should I have it rebuilt, put in a newer engine or get the cylinders all set? I know absolutely… --- ## [007 Focus overheating](https://community.cartalk.com/t/007-focus-overheating/177099)
**Author:** [@Supertruck1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Supertruck1)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [May 27, 2021, 4:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/007-focus-overheating/177099 "2021-05-27T16:51:45Z")
My son’s 2007 Focus, 160,000 miles was losing a bit of water and overheating. Since he could never see exactly where the water came from, he replaced the hoses, the water pump, and the thermostat. Verified the fans work … --- ## [1995 Oldsmobile Cutlass Sierra - Electrical Mystery](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1995-oldsmobile-cutlass-sierra-electrical-mystery/177079)
**Author:** [@Dadmobile](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Dadmobile)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [May 27, 2021, 3:36pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1995-oldsmobile-cutlass-sierra-electrical-mystery/177079 "2021-05-27T15:36:14Z")
I have been driving a well kept 95 Olds Cutlass Ciera for about 4 years now. All of a sudden one day the AC stopped working and the engine fan stopped running. I took it to my mechanic and when he plugged in to see the e… --- ## [2013 Subaru Outback - Hums](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-subaru-outback-hums/177044)
**Author:** [@Bigjohn44](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Bigjohn44)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [May 27, 2021, 10:00am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-subaru-outback-hums/177044 "2021-05-27T10:00:29Z")
Loud humming when taking foot off gas --- ## [2005 Dodge Grand Caravan - First it limped, then it died](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-dodge-grand-caravan-first-it-limped-then-it-died/177081)
**Author:** [@Jen77quates](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jen77quates)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 26, 2021, 9:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-dodge-grand-caravan-first-it-limped-then-it-died/177081 "2021-05-26T21:55:34Z")
I was driving my van while in limp mode and it suddenly died. Now it turns over but wont start. I unhooked my fuse box under the hood and hooked it back up and it started and ran for about 5 minutes. Now it wont start. --- ## [Antifreeze and normal operating temperature](https://community.cartalk.com/t/antifreeze-and-normal-operating-temperature/177048)
**Author:** [@Theswedking](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Theswedking)\ **Replies:** 45\ **Last updated:** [May 26, 2021, 7:43pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/antifreeze-and-normal-operating-temperature/177048 "2021-05-26T19:43:18Z")
2005 Chevy Impala with 3.8. I had noticed my temperature gauge climb quite high and the warning light came on of course. I did the usual check antifreeze reservoir. It was low tossed some in. It still ran hot. One of th… --- ## [Barn Find Of the Century](https://community.cartalk.com/t/barn-find-of-the-century/177087)
**Author:** [@MikeInNH](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MikeInNH)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [May 26, 2021, 7:41pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/barn-find-of-the-century/177087 "2021-05-26T19:41:18Z")
Found this in a Barn. Not one but TWO 4x8 sheets of OSB. --- ## [2016 Honda HR-V - Fuel gauge](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-honda-hr-v-fuel-gauge/176984)
**Author:** [@mmorphy2010](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mmorphy2010)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [May 26, 2021, 7:07pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-honda-hr-v-fuel-gauge/176984 "2021-05-26T19:07:20Z")
Same problem on my 2016 HRV with 29,251 km. I’m 85 and do not drive much it’s under 5 yrs and 80,000 km I heard this repair could cost me 2000$?There has been millions of fuel gauge recalls (inaccurate) readings My gauge… --- ## [2018 Chevrolet Tahoe - AC dead](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-chevrolet-tahoe-ac-dead/177083)
**Author:** [@Drea](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Drea)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 26, 2021, 5:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-chevrolet-tahoe-ac-dead/177083 "2021-05-26T17:37:52Z")
36,169, and my A/C just went. I have an appointment in the morning with the service department. I just had my car service four days ago. Let see what the service GM Service does to resolve this issue. --- ## [2017 Ford F-250- one tender for two batteries?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-ford-f-250-one-tender-for-two-batteries/177094)
**Author:** [@Fautz](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Fautz)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 26, 2021, 5:22pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-ford-f-250-one-tender-for-two-batteries/177094 "2021-05-26T17:22:18Z")
The truck I own has two batteries to start the truck (it’s a diesel). does one battery tender charge both batteries if both are connected? --- ## [Automotive physics/theory: what is the best vehicle ride height for handling (on adjustable coilovers)?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/automotive-physics-theory-what-is-the-best-vehicle-ride-height-for-handling-on-adjustable-coilovers/177051)
**Author:** [@foresthillstech\_175014](https://community.cartalk.com/u/foresthillstech_175014)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [May 26, 2021, 5:08pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/automotive-physics-theory-what-is-the-best-vehicle-ride-height-for-handling-on-adjustable-coilovers/177051 "2021-05-26T17:08:32Z")
First let’s make some assumptions, we assume that our sedan is a popular mass market sedan with front Macpherson struts and rear torsion beam. The ground clearance from the factory is about 6 inches. We will also equip t… --- ## [I'd prefer the Roads that check speed by radar](https://community.cartalk.com/t/id-prefer-the-roads-that-check-speed-by-radar/177091)
**Author:** [@MikeInNH](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MikeInNH)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 26, 2021, 3:32pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/id-prefer-the-roads-that-check-speed-by-radar/177091 "2021-05-26T15:32:20Z")
--- ## [2018 GMC Terrain - Battery question](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-gmc-terrain-battery-question/177042)
**Author:** [@MILOGTrautman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MILOGTrautman)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [May 26, 2021, 2:36pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-gmc-terrain-battery-question/177042 "2021-05-26T14:36:55Z")
battery will not start vehichle after setting for 3 days, can you install battery tender to take care of problem? --- ## [2012 Hyundai Genesis - Lazy window](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-hyundai-genesis-lazy-window/177058)
**Author:** [@ocommodore3](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ocommodore3)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 26, 2021, 1:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-hyundai-genesis-lazy-window/177058 "2021-05-26T13:40:44Z")
sometimes the driver’s window will operate. --- ## [Truck put into park while driving](https://community.cartalk.com/t/truck-put-into-park-while-driving/177056)
**Author:** [@jjrutherford28](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jjrutherford28)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [May 26, 2021, 1:12pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/truck-put-into-park-while-driving/177056 "2021-05-26T13:12:02Z")
While moving across the state, me driving the moving van, we were stopped on the highway for road construction. My lovely wife was driving my 2015 f 150 and accidentally shifted to M instead of Drive. After realizing t… --- ## [1999 Mercury Villager - Frame repair question](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-mercury-villager-frame-repair-question/177037)
**Author:** [@alexpocs](https://community.cartalk.com/u/alexpocs)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 26, 2021, 11:53am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-mercury-villager-frame-repair-question/177037 "2021-05-26T11:53:17Z")
can a mercury villager frame be repaired --- ## [2018 Kia Sedona - Black exhaust](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-kia-sedona-black-exhaust/177071)
**Author:** [@Darryle](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Darryle)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 26, 2021, 8:44am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-kia-sedona-black-exhaust/177071 "2021-05-26T08:44:17Z")
i have a white Kia Sedona 2018 and i notice a lot of black exhaust smoke around the back and side of the car --- ## [DARK FLUID ON GROUND NEAR GAS FILLER HOSE](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dark-fluid-on-ground-near-gas-filler-hose/177049)
**Author:** [@simplisticlinguistic\_175414](https://community.cartalk.com/u/simplisticlinguistic_175414)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 26, 2021, 4:47am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dark-fluid-on-ground-near-gas-filler-hose/177049 "2021-05-26T04:47:56Z")
I just spotted a very dark fluid on the ground under my vehicle (almost 1 square foot in size) just in front of the rear driver side tire (gas filler neck is just behind driver side rear tire). It looks pretty much strai… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=353) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=355)