# Latest **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=366 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 367 --- ## [Recommendations on a vehicle - beach](https://community.cartalk.com/t/recommendations-on-a-vehicle-beach/176305)
**Author:** [@andrew\_174859](https://community.cartalk.com/u/andrew_174859)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [April 22, 2021, 9:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/recommendations-on-a-vehicle-beach/176305 "2021-04-22T21:51:07Z")
Hey gang! I’m looking for recommendations on my next vehicle. I currently drive a 2020 Subaru Outback with 15,000 miles. I added options when I purchased it and got it at a sweet deal with 0% financing. I owe roughly 1… --- ## [2015 Subaru Forester - more than one grade of oil to use?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-subaru-forester-more-than-one-grade-of-oil-to-use/176260)
**Author:** [@HenryGouger](https://community.cartalk.com/u/HenryGouger)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [April 22, 2021, 2:42pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-subaru-forester-more-than-one-grade-of-oil-to-use/176260 "2021-04-22T14:42:49Z")
I have a 2015 Subaru Forester and I’d like to know if there are more than one grade of oil one can use in lieu of the recommended? --- ## [2016 Honda Civic Sdn - AC issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-honda-civic-sdn-ac-issue/176287)
**Author:** [@RobertShum](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RobertShum)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 22, 2021, 5:57pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-honda-civic-sdn-ac-issue/176287 "2021-04-22T17:57:48Z")
my 2016 honda civic sedan is blowing hot air when I use the AC. I know about the 10 year warranty but I just had this fixed roughly 2 years ago. It doesn’t look like they are actually fixing the problem and just ‘patch… --- ## [2009 Honda Civic Sdn - AC fades away](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-honda-civic-sdn-ac-fades-away/176312)
**Author:** [@SalMourad](https://community.cartalk.com/u/SalMourad)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 22, 2021, 5:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-honda-civic-sdn-ac-fades-away/176312 "2021-04-22T17:28:08Z")
My air conditioner stops giving out cool air after a little while of driving. I noticed it last when driving up a steep hill but this issue tends to happen when driving on regular roads. I checked the refrigerant pressu… --- ## [Oil leak on lower radiator hose](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-leak-on-lower-radiator-hose/176233)
**Author:** [@Marktoday](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Marktoday)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [April 22, 2021, 3:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-leak-on-lower-radiator-hose/176233 "2021-04-22T15:35:41Z")
Well, just had the oil changed on my 2000 CR-V (thanks for the discussion on oil weight). The only thing the shop pointed out was there’s an oil leak from somewhere in the engine that is getting onto the lower radiator … --- ## [Getting OEM parts from a local dealership, how long is the wait (typically.)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/getting-oem-parts-from-a-local-dealership-how-long-is-the-wait-typically/176221)
**Author:** [@kennytulo](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kennytulo)\ **Replies:** 66\ **Last updated:** [April 22, 2021, 12:41pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/getting-oem-parts-from-a-local-dealership-how-long-is-the-wait-typically/176221 "2021-04-22T12:41:41Z")
Let’s say its’ a Honda dealership, let’s say the parts needed are a wheel bearing, or perhaps a strut bearing, or perhaps a strut bolt (and the accompanying nut) and perhaps a washer for that rebuilding that strut. So, t… --- ## [2016 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited - Swaybar disconnected](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-jeep-wrangler-unlimited-swaybar-disconnected/176293)
**Author:** [@grokone](https://community.cartalk.com/u/grokone)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 22, 2021, 10:55am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-jeep-wrangler-unlimited-swaybar-disconnected/176293 "2021-04-22T10:55:42Z")
Manual sway bar disconnected on front drivers side --- ## [My car got damaged getting towed](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-car-got-damaged-getting-towed/176110)
**Author:** [@Barkydog](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Barkydog)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [April 22, 2021, 4:02am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-car-got-damaged-getting-towed/176110 "2021-04-22T04:02:53Z")
No sir it is not possible. Guess you have to click on it then click on play, sorry! --- ## [Blower Speeds run in reverse](https://community.cartalk.com/t/blower-speeds-run-in-reverse/176291)
**Author:** [@Bullfinch](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Bullfinch)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 22, 2021, 1:40am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/blower-speeds-run-in-reverse/176291 "2021-04-22T01:40:23Z")
Chevy Cobalt 2005, 188k. For the last week or so, the fan speeds were working in reverse. Settings 4 and 3 don’t work. Settings 2, 1, and 0 (off) work. I assumed it was the blower resistor. I switched that out, alon… --- ## [2002 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 has trouble starting](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-chevrolet-silverado-1500-has-trouble-starting/176269)
**Author:** [@smokey15](https://community.cartalk.com/u/smokey15)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 21, 2021, 11:01pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-chevrolet-silverado-1500-has-trouble-starting/176269 "2021-04-21T23:01:30Z")
trouble starting when cold took fuel filter off spin engine over no fuel at pump side --- ## [What's that noise only when I turned on the headlights on](https://community.cartalk.com/t/whats-that-noise-only-when-i-turned-on-the-headlights-on/176234)
**Author:** [@linftoo\_157529](https://community.cartalk.com/u/linftoo_157529)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [April 21, 2021, 6:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/whats-that-noise-only-when-i-turned-on-the-headlights-on/176234 "2021-04-21T18:29:19Z")
How do I fix that noise? The noise will be on automatically only when I turn on the headlights. --- ## [Synthetic oil truths](https://community.cartalk.com/t/synthetic-oil-truths/175781)
**Author:** [@oldnotdeadyet](https://community.cartalk.com/u/oldnotdeadyet)\ **Replies:** 88\ **Last updated:** [April 21, 2021, 5:59pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/synthetic-oil-truths/175781 "2021-04-21T17:59:02Z")
I have just read a lot of opinions about long-life synthetic oils and long-life filters. Fram has an UltraGuard that they say good for 20,000 miles. Does anybody have any actual references to say that the mileage quote… --- ## [2016 Jeep Compass - Feels like engine is missing or bad fuel](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-jeep-compass-feels-like-engine-is-missing-or-bad-fuel/176272)
**Author:** [@dc36](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dc36)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 21, 2021, 4:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-jeep-compass-feels-like-engine-is-missing-or-bad-fuel/176272 "2021-04-21T16:28:20Z")
going down the road it will act like its missing, or bad fuel, you can feel it hit hard underneath. transmission? --- ## [Vibrations after new brakes](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vibrations-after-new-brakes/176274)
**Author:** [@butters54\_us](https://community.cartalk.com/u/butters54_us)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [April 21, 2021, 1:23pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vibrations-after-new-brakes/176274 "2021-04-21T13:23:09Z")
Before changing pads and rotors, I had terrible vibrations. After changing, the vibrations went away. Well I screwed up the install and didn’t get the rotors clean before hand so there was constant burning smell and smok… --- ## [2019 Ford Expedition - Infotainment slowdown](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-ford-expedition-infotainment-slowdown/176276)
**Author:** [@Egc](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Egc)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 21, 2021, 12:13pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-ford-expedition-infotainment-slowdown/176276 "2021-04-21T12:13:16Z")
My expedition started taking longer to react on the touch screen. Changing the radio station would take 4 sec at times. The front sensors take longer to react to anything in front of them. The picture on the screen th… --- ## [Spare tire size](https://community.cartalk.com/t/spare-tire-size/176095)
**Author:** [@deanzepmusic\_174698](https://community.cartalk.com/u/deanzepmusic_174698)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [April 21, 2021, 4:30am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/spare-tire-size/176095 "2021-04-21T04:30:54Z")
My 2012 Elantra limited did not come with a spare tire and i would like to add one.My car has 17 inch tires but the only size spare i can get is a 15 inch. Is it common for spare tires to be undersized? --- ## [Firefighters took apart truck driveshaft and sway bar to rescue dog](https://community.cartalk.com/t/firefighters-took-apart-truck-driveshaft-and-sway-bar-to-rescue-dog/176208)
**Author:** [@Marnet](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Marnet)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [April 21, 2021, 12:48am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/firefighters-took-apart-truck-driveshaft-and-sway-bar-to-rescue-dog/176208 "2021-04-21T00:48:51Z")
Interesting story in Texas. Dog unharmed, only scared, then stuck, then rescued. Firemen removed the driveshaft and sway bar to free the poor beast, then reinstalled them. I doubt they get many opportunities to put ca… --- ## [2017 Chevrolet Trax shows CEL, can’t find a problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-chevrolet-trax-shows-cel-can-t-find-a-problem/176267)
**Author:** [@StevenJohnson](https://community.cartalk.com/u/StevenJohnson)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 21, 2021, 12:19am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-chevrolet-trax-shows-cel-can-t-find-a-problem/176267 "2021-04-21T00:19:51Z")
check engine light comes on. when trying to trace problem nothing seemed to register. --- ## [1999 Suzuki Esteem - engine oil for a G13B engine](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-suzuki-esteem-engine-oil-for-a-g13b-engine/176255)
**Author:** [@AtherAmir](https://community.cartalk.com/u/AtherAmir)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 21, 2021, 12:07am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-suzuki-esteem-engine-oil-for-a-g13b-engine/176255 "2021-04-21T00:07:37Z")
Which engine oil can be used in g13b engine? --- ## [2004 Volvo XC70 stalls suddenly, can’t find codes](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-volvo-xc70-stalls-suddenly-can-t-find-codes/176244)
**Author:** [@leslye](https://community.cartalk.com/u/leslye)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 20, 2021, 8:41pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-volvo-xc70-stalls-suddenly-can-t-find-codes/176244 "2021-04-20T20:41:00Z")
car stalls suddenly after driving, low performance light came on after replacing altenator & new battery, sometimes hasn’t turned over & taken to 5 different shops cant find codes for whats wrond. --- ## [2015 Buick Encore - clock disappeared from console](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-buick-encore-clock-disappeared-from-console/176249)
**Author:** [@Chick28](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Chick28)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 20, 2021, 8:27pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-buick-encore-clock-disappeared-from-console/176249 "2021-04-20T20:27:36Z")
clock portion of consol display vanished --- ## [Intermittent loss of power/electic - 2004 Hyundai Elantra](https://community.cartalk.com/t/intermittent-loss-of-power-electic-2004-hyundai-elantra/92307)
**Author:** [@elantraGLS2](https://community.cartalk.com/u/elantraGLS2)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [April 20, 2021, 7:23pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/intermittent-loss-of-power-electic-2004-hyundai-elantra/92307 "2021-04-20T19:23:25Z")
I’m having an issue with my 2004 Hyundai Elantra cutting off, and am out of ideas of what to check for next. Basically I have a very intermittent issue where the car seems to lose electrical power for a split second (or … --- ## [06 Mustang GT \[automatic\] stuttering when downshifting to go faster](https://community.cartalk.com/t/06-mustang-gt-automatic-stuttering-when-downshifting-to-go-faster/176210)
**Author:** [@matrixscarz](https://community.cartalk.com/u/matrixscarz)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [April 20, 2021, 6:48pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/06-mustang-gt-automatic-stuttering-when-downshifting-to-go-faster/176210 "2021-04-20T18:48:24Z")
Hey guys, I drive an automatic 06 mustang gt convertible premium. basically stock. im not quite sure if it is a specific gear that this issue takes place in but im going to try to give as much info as i can. When im in l… --- ## [Golf MK6 fog light issua](https://community.cartalk.com/t/golf-mk6-fog-light-issua/176237)
**Author:** [@Sikomaster](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Sikomaster)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [April 20, 2021, 5:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/golf-mk6-fog-light-issua/176237 "2021-04-20T17:37:54Z")
I just got my reverse camera issue resolved, but today when my car was in inspection the inspector pointed out this: When the tail fog lights are turned on, the drivers side white light (actually reverse light?) is turn… --- ## [Why wedge cardboard next to my 2017 Accord's engine?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/why-wedge-cardboard-next-to-my-2017-accords-engine/176197)
**Author:** [@BCGreen](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BCGreen)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [April 20, 2021, 4:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/why-wedge-cardboard-next-to-my-2017-accords-engine/176197 "2021-04-20T16:28:56Z")
why would someone put a small piece of cardboard wedged on the side of my engine? --- ## [Toyota Highlander Dying](https://community.cartalk.com/t/toyota-highlander-dying/176229)
**Author:** [@cludlow.thebes\_174815](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cludlow.thebes_174815)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [April 20, 2021, 11:40am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/toyota-highlander-dying/176229 "2021-04-20T11:40:45Z")
Hi there, I have a 2013 Highlander Limited with around 85,000 miles. This morning when i went to start it, the car was running fine, but as i was pulling out of the drive way, the car was sputtering, and then died. It wa… --- ## [2017 Buick LaCrosse - muted radio for no reason?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-buick-lacrosse-muted-radio-for-no-reason/176241)
**Author:** [@LindaCheek](https://community.cartalk.com/u/LindaCheek)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 20, 2021, 12:38am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-buick-lacrosse-muted-radio-for-no-reason/176241 "2021-04-20T00:38:16Z")
Radio shows mute for no reason --- ## [Buying a rebuilt / refurbished PCM](https://community.cartalk.com/t/buying-a-rebuilt-refurbished-pcm/92462)
**Author:** [@Sloepoke](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Sloepoke)\ **Replies:** 72\ **Last updated:** [April 19, 2021, 11:14pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/buying-a-rebuilt-refurbished-pcm/92462 "2021-04-19T23:14:44Z")
There are companies that advertise that if you send them your problematic PCM that they will rebuild , test & program it for your vehicle . When you get it back it's a plug & play installation . Their prices are are quit… --- ## [2012 Subaru Forester oil consumption](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-subaru-forester-oil-consumption/176217)
**Author:** [@sef154](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sef154)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [April 19, 2021, 7:30pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-subaru-forester-oil-consumption/176217 "2021-04-19T19:30:33Z")
My Forester burns oil. it’s a known problem, but what will happen? I’ve got about 95K miles. --- ## [2017 Chrysler Pacifica- Back up camera is not always working](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-chrysler-pacifica-back-up-camera-is-not-always-working/176236)
**Author:** [@wcs50](https://community.cartalk.com/u/wcs50)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 19, 2021, 7:14pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-chrysler-pacifica-back-up-camera-is-not-always-working/176236 "2021-04-19T19:14:31Z")
back up camera works intermittently. goes from working correctly to dark screen with “back up camera not available” to dark screen with only guide lines shown. do I really need to buy a new radio for this problem to be … [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=365) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=367)