# Latest **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=368 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 369 --- ## [Lug nuts seem to be less seated than I expect. Is this normal?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/lug-nuts-seem-to-be-less-seated-than-i-expect-is-this-normal/176134)
**Author:** [@gmcinnes](https://community.cartalk.com/u/gmcinnes)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [April 15, 2021, 4:46pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/lug-nuts-seem-to-be-less-seated-than-i-expect-is-this-normal/176134 "2021-04-15T16:46:17Z")
2010 Toyota Corolla. Was changing my winter wheels over to summer and I have never noticed this before, but the lug nuts on the front wheels don’t even tighten until they cover the end of the stud. Back ones are even wi… --- ## [Car shuts off while driving alternator is good](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-shuts-off-while-driving-alternator-is-good/176162)
**Author:** [@Kevinlamargreen.kg\_174755](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Kevinlamargreen.kg_174755)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [April 15, 2021, 2:43pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-shuts-off-while-driving-alternator-is-good/176162 "2021-04-15T14:43:20Z")
I have a 07 Chrysler Aspen with roughly 271 thousand miles I also have a 1500 watt amp and 2 12 in subwoofers here lately when I’ve been driving I’ve noticed the front head lights and the ones on the dash have been dimmi… --- ## [Looking back at and ahead to small trucks in America](https://community.cartalk.com/t/looking-back-at-and-ahead-to-small-trucks-in-america/176063)
**Author:** [@GorehamJ](https://community.cartalk.com/u/GorehamJ)\ **Replies:** 43\ **Last updated:** [April 15, 2021, 12:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/looking-back-at-and-ahead-to-small-trucks-in-america/176063 "2021-04-15T12:54:07Z")
Hyundai may bring back a vehicle type we feel has been sorely missed from the American market. The only question is will it have bed-mounted danger seats? Looking Forward and Back At Small Pickup Trucks - Car Talk --- ## [DIY rack & pinion -1997 Buick Century](https://community.cartalk.com/t/diy-rack-pinion-1997-buick-century/176160)
**Author:** [@rmtz](https://community.cartalk.com/u/rmtz)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 15, 2021, 12:24am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/diy-rack-pinion-1997-buick-century/176160 "2021-04-15T00:24:05Z")
My car need replacement of rack & pinion. Garage quoted me $722.00 for the unit and $275.00 to install. I found the unit alot cheaper online. Can I perform the labor myself? --- ## [2013 Chevrolet Tahoe - What's up with Stabilink?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-chevrolet-tahoe-whats-up-with-stabilink/176125)
**Author:** [@PaulPLord](https://community.cartalk.com/u/PaulPLord)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 14, 2021, 11:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-chevrolet-tahoe-whats-up-with-stabilink/176125 "2021-04-14T23:29:01Z")
What makes my Stabilink Comes on while Driving…? What can cause a unusual smell of metal coming from the front brakes…? --- ## [2013 Suzuki SX4 - Clicks](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-suzuki-sx4-clicks/176141)
**Author:** [@Olnick](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Olnick)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 14, 2021, 10:23pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-suzuki-sx4-clicks/176141 "2021-04-14T22:23:30Z")
Has clicking noise on DEceleration Transfer case replaced not as loud but noise still present?? --- ## [Question about Getting Money Back From Mechanic](https://community.cartalk.com/t/question-about-getting-money-back-from-mechanic/175987)
**Author:** [@Marthaannmeier\_174599](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Marthaannmeier_174599)\ **Replies:** 42\ **Last updated:** [April 14, 2021, 3:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/question-about-getting-money-back-from-mechanic/175987 "2021-04-14T15:40:23Z")
Today is my 12th trip back to mechanic and 5th tow for the same problem in less than a month. I’ve spent over $1000. Took car in for maintenance, tune up oil change. Got car back with small oil leak. Took car in and … --- ## [What's the purpose](https://community.cartalk.com/t/whats-the-purpose/176062)
**Author:** [@MikeInNH](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MikeInNH)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [April 14, 2021, 1:58pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/whats-the-purpose/176062 "2021-04-14T13:58:10Z")
At Advance Auto picking up some buffing pads and I saw a display that caught my eye. They are now selling \[Fram Oil\](FRAM ULTRA SYNTHETIC™ OIL 5W30) What’s the purpose? I can understand places like WalMart selling thei… --- ## [2009 Honda Pilot shudder](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-honda-pilot-shudder/93830)
**Author:** [@steveng](https://community.cartalk.com/u/steveng)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [April 14, 2021, 10:54am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-honda-pilot-shudder/93830 "2021-04-14T10:54:41Z")
I will describe as best as I can. You know when you drive over the rumble strip on the edge of the highway, this is exactly how the car feels. The vehicle was well maintained and I'm the original owner. A little history,… --- ## [P1320 Primary ignition coil - no voltage to coil](https://community.cartalk.com/t/p1320-primary-ignition-coil-no-voltage-to-coil/176109)
**Author:** [@loggiew\_174710](https://community.cartalk.com/u/loggiew_174710)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [April 14, 2021, 2:28am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/p1320-primary-ignition-coil-no-voltage-to-coil/176109 "2021-04-14T02:28:22Z")
Hey guys, I have a code on my 2000 maxima and after YouTubing and digging around, I think I figured it out. Mostly. I don’t think it’s a bad coil. Every video begins with “check to make sure you have voltage on the wire… --- ## [1995 Toyota Camry - Overheats](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1995-toyota-camry-overheats/176116)
**Author:** [@ourxpertise1967](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ourxpertise1967)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 13, 2021, 10:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1995-toyota-camry-overheats/176116 "2021-04-13T22:29:43Z")
It over heated after driving all day had to put coolant in radiator and water --- ## [2013 Kia Optima hybrid system warning message](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-kia-optima-hybrid-system-warning-message/176088)
**Author:** [@armsingrace](https://community.cartalk.com/u/armsingrace)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [April 13, 2021, 10:22pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-kia-optima-hybrid-system-warning-message/176088 "2021-04-13T22:22:28Z")
hybrid system warning1 safety stop and do not drive; that was the message it when of 26 days ago geigo text me a shop and they can find what it is --- ## [New 2022 Nissan Pathfinder dropping the CVT](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-2022-nissan-pathfinder-dropping-the-cvt/176117)
**Author:** [@MikeInNH](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MikeInNH)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 13, 2021, 9:36pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-2022-nissan-pathfinder-dropping-the-cvt/176117 "2021-04-13T21:36:59Z")
Nissan is dropping the CVT tranny in their new 2022 Pathfinder and replacing it with a 9-speed automatic. I don’t know if they’ll be replacing the CVT in the Hybrid version. Very little about the Hybrid yet. In fact some… --- ## [' Buckle up: ABQ firm hops aboard world's first commercial flying car'](https://community.cartalk.com/t/buckle-up-abq-firm-hops-aboard-worlds-first-commercial-flying-car/176081)
**Author:** [@RandomTroll](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RandomTroll)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [April 13, 2021, 5:08pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/buckle-up-abq-firm-hops-aboard-worlds-first-commercial-flying-car/176081 "2021-04-13T17:08:41Z")
--- ## [Advice on deterring rodents from damaging your car](https://community.cartalk.com/t/advice-on-deterring-rodents-from-damaging-your-car/176120)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 13, 2021, 4:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/advice-on-deterring-rodents-from-damaging-your-car/176120 "2021-04-13T16:56:39Z")
In addition to helpful advice that we may have seen before, this article mentions a genuine Honda rodent-repelling tape for use under the hood. This pricey duct-tape lookalike is apparently infused with Capsaicin. Prot… --- ## [OOOPs my bad, yours?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ooops-my-bad-yours/176004)
**Author:** [@Barkydog](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Barkydog)\ **Replies:** 54\ **Last updated:** [April 13, 2021, 4:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ooops-my-bad-yours/176004 "2021-04-13T16:55:16Z")
So I walked up to the local gas station get some soda pop or cheetos, don’t recall, some guy getting gas had the boom boom rattle the windows and car parts while he was filling up with gas. He came in to pay, and I said … --- ## [AccuGage 0-60psi Analog Gauge](https://community.cartalk.com/t/accugage-0-60psi-analog-gauge/173262)
**Author:** [@jee2\_172904](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jee2_172904)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [April 13, 2021, 3:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/accugage-0-60psi-analog-gauge/173262 "2021-04-13T15:54:02Z")
I would be greatly appreciative if CarTalk offered the 0-60psi version of the AccuGage Tire Pressure Gage. It’s been many moons since I’ve need to pressurize anything beyond 50-psi… --- ## [2008 Nissan Rogue - Engine trouble](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-nissan-rogue-engine-trouble/176113)
**Author:** [@Bobby43](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Bobby43)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 13, 2021, 12:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-nissan-rogue-engine-trouble/176113 "2021-04-13T12:51:45Z")
I have a 2008 rogue it lost power and would not run over 10 miles per hour for 3 mile and then started running good. .Any answers? --- ## [Restoring "Big Red"](https://community.cartalk.com/t/restoring-big-red/175861)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [April 13, 2021, 9:09am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/restoring-big-red/175861 "2021-04-13T09:09:04Z")
Ford’s one-of-a-kind 1964 Turbine-powered 18 wheeler has been found and restored. --- ## [Accidentally put coolant stop leak in transmission fluid](https://community.cartalk.com/t/accidentally-put-coolant-stop-leak-in-transmission-fluid/176033)
**Author:** [@Superpookiejr\_174640](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Superpookiejr_174640)\ **Replies:** 37\ **Last updated:** [April 13, 2021, 2:44am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/accidentally-put-coolant-stop-leak-in-transmission-fluid/176033 "2021-04-13T02:44:54Z")
So I had a coolant leak not a major one, I was told by my mechanic that I could use stop leak. Well I thought I had put it into the radiator but while driving down the road my car stopped working I pulled off and popped … --- ## [2008 Nissan Altima - Good deal?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-nissan-altima-good-deal/174389)
**Author:** [@Dmmilt](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Dmmilt)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [April 13, 2021, 1:25am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-nissan-altima-good-deal/174389 "2021-04-13T01:25:14Z")
How many miles does this car last for and is it worth ut to buy one for $3000.00 at 168,000 miles. The car is in great shape but need more info. Cant afford to get a car that’ll break down in a year and should last about… --- ## [Acceleration Troubles after Serpentine Belt Replacement](https://community.cartalk.com/t/acceleration-troubles-after-serpentine-belt-replacement/176100)
**Author:** [@MnNord87](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MnNord87)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [April 12, 2021, 10:19pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/acceleration-troubles-after-serpentine-belt-replacement/176100 "2021-04-12T22:19:23Z")
This is my wife’s car before we were married so I don’t have much history with the car. 2009 Mercury Milan 4 cyl 2.3l Sepantine belt snapped (had slipped of 2 times prior) Jacked up front end (was raised 3 days while sl… --- ## [Sordid Tale of a "Service Engine" Light](https://community.cartalk.com/t/sordid-tale-of-a-service-engine-light/16834)
**Author:** [@mfaerber](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mfaerber)\ **Replies:** 325\ **Last updated:** [April 12, 2021, 6:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/sordid-tale-of-a-service-engine-light/16834 "2021-04-12T18:37:01Z")
There's a lot to my sordid tale so I'm going to try to be as brief and concise as possible: Car Info: 1998 Ford Taurus station wagon V6 3.0L DOHC "Service Engine Soon" light is ON. 140k miles. New spark plugs an… --- ## [2002 Pontiac grand am steering wheel has to turn a whole 1/2 a turn before tires move](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-pontiac-grand-am-steering-wheel-has-to-turn-a-whole-1-2-a-turn-before-tires-move/176040)
**Author:** [@Frantz\_todd](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Frantz_todd)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [April 12, 2021, 5:07pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-pontiac-grand-am-steering-wheel-has-to-turn-a-whole-1-2-a-turn-before-tires-move/176040 "2021-04-12T17:07:38Z")
Hi was wondering why my steering wheel turns to far to the left about a 1/2 a turn before it turns the wheels. when centered it turns right just fine but when going back to center I have to turn the steering wheel a 1/2 … --- ## [Question about backup camera](https://community.cartalk.com/t/question-about-backup-camera/176096)
**Author:** [@Renegade](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Renegade)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [April 12, 2021, 1:11pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/question-about-backup-camera/176096 "2021-04-12T13:11:12Z")
With warmer weather coming on I will be using my trailer more and decided to cut down on arguments with the wife, and getting a backup camera I am wanting to put one on my truck to line up the trailer with the hitch ball… --- ## [Transmission & gear question](https://community.cartalk.com/t/transmission-gear-question/176070)
**Author:** [@The-Pilar](https://community.cartalk.com/u/The-Pilar)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [April 12, 2021, 11:37am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/transmission-gear-question/176070 "2021-04-12T11:37:11Z")
Is it safe to drive long distance in four wheel drive on an automatic? --- ## [A/C Question/problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-c-question-problem/175634)
**Author:** [@redneckred](https://community.cartalk.com/u/redneckred)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [April 12, 2021, 11:34am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-c-question-problem/175634 "2021-04-12T11:34:59Z")
My daughter has a 2014 Corolla. She was complaining at the end of last year the A/C would quit blowing cold while driving at random times. Once on a trip with her it quit randomly. I got out to look and observed one o… --- ## [Engine knocking when its cold](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-knocking-when-its-cold/173784)
**Author:** [@ate6810\_173233](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ate6810_173233)\ **Replies:** 68\ **Last updated:** [April 12, 2021, 1:33am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-knocking-when-its-cold/173784 "2021-04-12T01:33:32Z")
Hi I have a Toyota Camry GL 2007. When I start engine, It start with a knocking noise. This noise is exactly at 1.5kRPM to 1kRPM. I do not hear any noise at RPM upper than 1.5 and lower than 1 even when engine is cold. … --- ## [Anyone knows PRT suspension kit? - Mazda 3 2010](https://community.cartalk.com/t/anyone-knows-prt-suspension-kit-mazda-3-2010/176091)
**Author:** [@spyro\_le\_dragon\_mauve\_174694](https://community.cartalk.com/u/spyro_le_dragon_mauve_174694)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [April 12, 2021, 1:18am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/anyone-knows-prt-suspension-kit-mazda-3-2010/176091 "2021-04-12T01:18:52Z")
Hi all, I’ve learned hat I need new front Strut / Coil Spring / Mount Assembly kit, but at the moment I’m on low budget (thanks Covid for that) and I was looking on rockauto for some affordable one. I tried to read some … --- ## [Big guy, little car](https://community.cartalk.com/t/big-guy-little-car/171219)
**Author:** [@Garion](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Garion)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [April 12, 2021, 12:31am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/big-guy-little-car/171219 "2021-04-12T00:31:44Z")
I’m going to need help; a lot of help. I’m on a mission I fly out to California Friday afternoon and I’m going to drive back with my sister in her car. She drives a 2008 Toyota Corolla it’s going to be packed full of c… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=367) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=369)