# Latest **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=38 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 39 --- ## [04 Mercury Sable LS Premium](https://community.cartalk.com/t/04-mercury-sable-ls-premium/199874)
**Author:** [@pinkhilliker\_193392](https://community.cartalk.com/u/pinkhilliker_193392)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [April 14, 2025, 3:06pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/04-mercury-sable-ls-premium/199874 "2025-04-14T15:06:50Z")
Hi my name is Melissa. I have a 2004 Mercury sable LS premium, DOHC engine, 3.0, V6. I was driving home the other day and the car just completely shut off. I have confirmed I have good fuel pressure, it has no spark, the… --- ## [The future of EV charging stations?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-future-of-ev-charging-stations/199869)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 14, 2025, 1:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-future-of-ev-charging-stations/199869 "2025-04-14T13:21:01Z")
Eight automakers have formed a consortium to fund this new network of charging stations, and Car & Driver was quite impressed by their experience. https://www.caranddriver.com/features/a64309462/ionna-ev-chargers-are-he… --- ## [2004 Mitsubishi Montero Sport - Want To Buy But Not Sure If It's The Right Choice](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-mitsubishi-montero-sport-want-to-buy-but-not-sure-if-its-the-right-choice/199824)
**Author:** [@washington\_1933](https://community.cartalk.com/u/washington_1933)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [April 14, 2025, 1:01pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-mitsubishi-montero-sport-want-to-buy-but-not-sure-if-its-the-right-choice/199824 "2025-04-14T13:01:14Z")
I found a very nice 2004 Mitsubishi Montero Sport LS 4x2 for sale a few miles out of town. It has 201,000 miles and an asking price of $5000. The two previous owners kept up with maintenance according to Carfax, the deal… --- ## [Idaho bans truck nuts](https://community.cartalk.com/t/idaho-bans-truck-nuts/199709)
**Author:** [@RandomTroll](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RandomTroll)\ **Replies:** 51\ **Last updated:** [April 12, 2025, 2:20pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/idaho-bans-truck-nuts/199709 "2025-04-12T14:20:32Z")
They’re coming for your guns next. --- ## [Damper Fork Bolt and Nut - Single Use, Why?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/damper-fork-bolt-and-nut-single-use-why/199863)
**Author:** [@pokemonyouandme123\_193319](https://community.cartalk.com/u/pokemonyouandme123_193319)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 12, 2025, 3:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/damper-fork-bolt-and-nut-single-use-why/199863 "2025-04-12T15:29:17Z")
2014 Acura TSX Looking at the service information for my car, the lower damper fork nut (G) and bolt (F) are single use fasteners. I’m going to do the right thing and replace them. I’m just wondering why they are single… --- ## [If you own(ed) a 2011-2016 Silverado or Sierra](https://community.cartalk.com/t/if-you-own-ed-a-2011-2016-silverado-or-sierra/199864)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 12, 2025, 3:12pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/if-you-own-ed-a-2011-2016-silverado-or-sierra/199864 "2025-04-12T15:12:04Z")
… equipped with a 6.6 liter Duramax diesel engine, you might qualify for a Class Action cash settlement of up to $12,000. You must have resided in California, Florida, Illinois, Iowa, New York, Pennsylvania or Texas bet… --- ## [Help Installing CV Axle to Transmission Oil Seal - "Flush"](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-installing-cv-axle-to-transmission-oil-seal-flush/199855)
**Author:** [@pokemonyouandme123\_193319](https://community.cartalk.com/u/pokemonyouandme123_193319)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [April 12, 2025, 2:58pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-installing-cv-axle-to-transmission-oil-seal-flush/199855 "2025-04-12T14:58:16Z")
2014 Acura TSX, 4 Cylinder, Automatic Transmission. I believe all 2008-2012 Honda Accords and 2009-2014 Acura TSX with the 4 cylinder and automatic have same transmission. I’m trying to install the CV axle to transmissi… --- ## [Tesla announces a major restyling](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tesla-announces-a-major-restyling/199818)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [April 12, 2025, 7:11am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tesla-announces-a-major-restyling/199818 "2025-04-12T07:11:37Z")
… of the Cybertruck, in the hope of boosting sales. :smirking\_face: --- ## [Ok to monitor very small oil pan seal leak?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ok-to-monitor-very-small-oil-pan-seal-leak/199693)
**Author:** [@NEatonJr](https://community.cartalk.com/u/NEatonJr)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [April 12, 2025, 3:47am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ok-to-monitor-very-small-oil-pan-seal-leak/199693 "2025-04-12T03:47:30Z")
I recently noticed drops of something on the floor of our garage under the Kia so I took it into Firestone to have a leak-check done. They determined that the seal on the “upper” oil pan has a very small leak, with it ac… --- ## [2024 Honda Accord Hybrid - Good buy?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2024-honda-accord-hybrid-good-buy/199743)
**Author:** [@Cathy31](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Cathy31)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [April 12, 2025, 3:10am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2024-honda-accord-hybrid-good-buy/199743 "2025-04-12T03:10:29Z")
Looking to buy a 2024 New Honda Accord Hybrid I think its very expensive any advice we are on a fixed income --- ## [I'm not excited about a new car note, but I also don't know how reliable a used car would be. Pros & cons?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/im-not-excited-about-a-new-car-note-but-i-also-dont-know-how-reliable-a-used-car-would-be-pros-cons/199463)
**Author:** [@matthewojela0\_192998](https://community.cartalk.com/u/matthewojela0_192998)\ **Replies:** 90\ **Last updated:** [April 12, 2025, 2:16am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/im-not-excited-about-a-new-car-note-but-i-also-dont-know-how-reliable-a-used-car-would-be-pros-cons/199463 "2025-04-12T02:16:00Z")
I recently came into some money, and the first thing on my mind was whether I wanted to buy a brand-new car. Of course, I’m not planning to pay in full if it’s new; I’d rather stretch my funds unless I can find something… --- ## [2022 Hyundai Ioniq - Interested in hearing bad news about this car model](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2022-hyundai-ioniq-interested-in-hearing-bad-news-about-this-car-model/199817)
**Author:** [@Greatcarowner](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Greatcarowner)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 11, 2025, 8:05pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2022-hyundai-ioniq-interested-in-hearing-bad-news-about-this-car-model/199817 "2025-04-11T20:05:20Z")
Bought a 2022 Ioniq5 with 89K miles on it. Have only had a few recall-issues, all fixed. Am Interested in any failures in other 2022–23-Ioniq5 cars. Please email if so. THX --- ## [Best way to wash an engine bay](https://community.cartalk.com/t/best-way-to-wash-an-engine-bay/199804)
**Author:** [@davidwilliam79x\_192784](https://community.cartalk.com/u/davidwilliam79x_192784)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [April 11, 2025, 3:09pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/best-way-to-wash-an-engine-bay/199804 "2025-04-11T15:09:07Z")
What is the best way to wash an engine bay?I have seen multiple videos where people wash them using water but is it safe?So many sensors,eleltrical components and alternator.If a bit of water is present wont they short a… --- ## [System errors cycling](https://community.cartalk.com/t/system-errors-cycling/199672)
**Author:** [@nsmodi73\_151512](https://community.cartalk.com/u/nsmodi73_151512)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [April 8, 2025, 10:06pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/system-errors-cycling/199672 "2025-04-08T22:06:56Z")
Hi all For the last day, our 2018 CR-V is cycling through all the error messages, telling us that every system is not working. It drives fine. The last time this happened was right after an oil change, and just driving… --- ## [Nissan kicks Battery or Alternator?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/nissan-kicks-battery-or-alternator/199807)
**Author:** [@trevormason\_193365](https://community.cartalk.com/u/trevormason_193365)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [April 11, 2025, 3:07am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/nissan-kicks-battery-or-alternator/199807 "2025-04-11T03:07:09Z")
2 weeks ago my battery was dead. I took it to autozone and they charged it tested it and said it tested good ( battery is 5 years old ) today I drove 190 miles but when i tried to start car it was dead again. I got a j… --- ## [New York unveiled new color ( Grey ) for its trooper cars](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-york-unveiled-new-color-grey-for-its-trooper-cars/199228)
**Author:** [@Clueless33](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Clueless33)\ **Replies:** 58\ **Last updated:** [April 10, 2025, 7:18pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-york-unveiled-new-color-grey-for-its-trooper-cars/199228 "2025-04-10T19:18:28Z")
Grey is my favorite color, and the new color for state trooper patrol cars is very cool. However, some people on YouTube in the comment section are concerned about visibility. They argued that this shade of grey will… --- ## [2018 Toyota Tundra - Can I convert to a PHEV?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-toyota-tundra-can-i-convert-to-a-phev/199785)
**Author:** [@tundrav](https://community.cartalk.com/u/tundrav)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [April 9, 2025, 6:32pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-toyota-tundra-can-i-convert-to-a-phev/199785 "2025-04-09T18:32:46Z")
can I convert my 2018 tundra to a plug in hybrid ? --- ## [Can we Talk about How Underrated "Aston Martin" is?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-we-talk-about-how-underrated-aston-martin-is/199795)
**Author:** [@aslamaqib307\_192690](https://community.cartalk.com/u/aslamaqib307_192690)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [April 9, 2025, 5:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-we-talk-about-how-underrated-aston-martin-is/199795 "2025-04-09T17:55:42Z")
Is it fair to say that “Aston Martin” is one of the most underrated car brands? You have cars like the Aston Martin Rapide S", the amazing DB 11, or the classic DB5, every Aston Martin car can turn heads around and make… --- ## [Tpms tire locations?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tpms-tire-locations/199777)
**Author:** [@Cavell](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Cavell)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [April 9, 2025, 2:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tpms-tire-locations/199777 "2025-04-09T14:54:26Z")
My tpms info say pass side tires are both ok but both driver side have no info. How do I know if both driver side sensors are really the issue since I don’t know if tires were rotated and positions are right/wrong? I co… --- ## [Parents punish teen driver](https://community.cartalk.com/t/parents-punish-teen-driver/199792)
**Author:** [@Cavell](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Cavell)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [April 9, 2025, 2:19am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/parents-punish-teen-driver/199792 "2025-04-09T02:19:16Z")
Car for sale. Before and after. Why? --- ## ["Chunk" Missing out of CV Axle Transmission Sealing Surface?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/chunk-missing-out-of-cv-axle-transmission-sealing-surface/199772)
**Author:** [@pokemonyouandme123\_193319](https://community.cartalk.com/u/pokemonyouandme123_193319)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [April 8, 2025, 4:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/chunk-missing-out-of-cv-axle-transmission-sealing-surface/199772 "2025-04-08T16:56:09Z")
2014 Acura TSX, 4 Cylinder, Automatic Transmission Driver Side CV Axle Transmission Sealing Surface I went to replace the seal on my car, and noticed a “chunk” missing out of the CV axle transmission sealing surface. I… --- ## [Battery maintainer recommendation](https://community.cartalk.com/t/battery-maintainer-recommendation/198309)
**Author:** [@bbbbbbb40](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bbbbbbb40)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [April 8, 2025, 2:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/battery-maintainer-recommendation/198309 "2025-04-08T14:29:39Z")
I recently got a backup car I will not be using often. I have read reviews of battery maintainers and read that they frequently fail, or improperly keep charging continuously, destroying the battery. Does anyone have exp… --- ## [Chrysler 62te trans](https://community.cartalk.com/t/chrysler-62te-trans/199757)
**Author:** [@Cavell](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Cavell)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [April 8, 2025, 12:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/chrysler-62te-trans/199757 "2025-04-08T12:51:17Z")
Can you use a fluid recovery tube down trans dipstick to evac fluid? Used on 2012 Chrysler t&c van. Is there a screen of any kind at bottom that prevents sucking out fluid? I know you can get a tube in but do not know i… --- ## [2017 Chrysler Pacifica misfiring in lower gears](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-chrysler-pacifica-misfiring-in-lower-gears/199781)
**Author:** [@bsavage20](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bsavage20)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [April 8, 2025, 1:26am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-chrysler-pacifica-misfiring-in-lower-gears/199781 "2025-04-08T01:26:07Z")
I have a 2017 Chrysler Pacifica that is having some misfiring issues. A few months back, it sprang an oil leak in the oil filter housing (pretty common I’m told). I took it into a high school mechanic program to do the… --- ## [The 'Shuttering' Porsche](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-shuttering-porsche/199756)
**Author:** [@hybrid314](https://community.cartalk.com/u/hybrid314)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 7, 2025, 5:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-shuttering-porsche/199756 "2025-04-07T17:35:43Z")
The March 15, 2025 puzzler is titled “The Shuttering Porsche” The correct word is ‘shuddering’. ‘Shuttering’ is what is done to protect windows from the weather, back in the day when windows had shutters. I searched the … --- ## [VW Beetle Lost Acceleration](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vw-beetle-lost-acceleration/73117)
**Author:** [@AlisonS](https://community.cartalk.com/u/AlisonS)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [April 7, 2025, 2:24pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vw-beetle-lost-acceleration/73117 "2025-04-07T14:24:37Z")
I have a 2003 new beetle with a manual transmission. It has about 60K miles. I was driving down the freeway (about 60mph steady, not stop and go), and my car suddenly lost all acceleration. Pressing on the gas did not re… --- ## [2004 Honda Civic Hybrid - Should I buy a battery?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-honda-civic-hybrid-should-i-buy-a-battery/199755)
**Author:** [@QC53](https://community.cartalk.com/u/QC53)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [April 7, 2025, 11:10am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-honda-civic-hybrid-should-i-buy-a-battery/199755 "2025-04-07T11:10:20Z")
I own a 2004 Honda Civic Hybrid with 165,000 Miles. The IMA and Engine Lights came on the dashboard two months ago. Took it to the local Honda Dealer. The Tech cleared code P1433 because he said it was faulty. Drove car… --- ## [Can you recognize the Odd sound this 2016 Mazda 6 makes?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-you-recognize-the-odd-sound-this-2016-mazda-6-makes/199765)
**Author:** [@wjordan1987\_193339](https://community.cartalk.com/u/wjordan1987_193339)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 7, 2025, 5:42am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-you-recognize-the-odd-sound-this-2016-mazda-6-makes/199765 "2025-04-07T05:42:09Z")
Can anyone recognize the odd sound this Mazda 6 makes? There’s no handle issues. Mostly occurs when its warm outside vs cold. The noises are random. Sometimes at startup, when slowing down or speeding up. Sometimes loud,… --- ## [Tired of FWD vehicles and the ridiculous negative rear camber](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tired-of-fwd-vehicles-and-the-ridiculous-negative-rear-camber/199699)
**Author:** [@Old-Days-Rick](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Old-Days-Rick)\ **Replies:** 45\ **Last updated:** [April 6, 2025, 10:43pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tired-of-fwd-vehicles-and-the-ridiculous-negative-rear-camber/199699 "2025-04-06T22:43:55Z")
Ive noticed most native FWD vehicles with independent rear suspension going down the road have an excessive amount of negative rear camber. I know that they initially have some built in to try to help the inherently dang… --- ## [Looking for son's first car, is this a red flag?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/looking-for-sons-first-car-is-this-a-red-flag/199734)
**Author:** [@lioneagle](https://community.cartalk.com/u/lioneagle)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [April 6, 2025, 9:08pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/looking-for-sons-first-car-is-this-a-red-flag/199734 "2025-04-06T21:08:08Z")
Found a vehicle worth looking at. Looks good but i ran the free vininfo lookup and it comes up with CT sales records (im in ny and car is at a dealer) and a lot of sales records. Besides the original sale and then the ne… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=37) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=39)