# Latest **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=388 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 389 --- ## [Battery terminal corrosion affecting fuel consumption?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/battery-terminal-corrosion-affecting-fuel-consumption/174733)
**Author:** [@chemprof2004](https://community.cartalk.com/u/chemprof2004)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [February 4, 2021, 4:42pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/battery-terminal-corrosion-affecting-fuel-consumption/174733 "2021-02-04T16:42:08Z")
When I went in last month to get my oil changed at the local drive through oil change place, they said my battery terminals were corroded. I didn’t think much of it until I started getting much lower gas mileage. Is thi… --- ## [Some humor, based on car model names](https://community.cartalk.com/t/some-humor-based-on-car-model-names/174711)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [February 4, 2021, 2:57pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/some-humor-based-on-car-model-names/174711 "2021-02-04T14:57:51Z")
Pretty funny, IMHO. --- ## [Transmission or sensor problem?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/transmission-or-sensor-problem/174670)
**Author:** [@bcohen2010](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bcohen2010)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [February 4, 2021, 1:18am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/transmission-or-sensor-problem/174670 "2021-02-04T01:18:56Z")
This is in regard to a 2000 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 with the 4.8L engine and automatic transmission. It currently has 210,163 miles on it. Today, I drove my truck to Costco to buy groceries, and when I got there, I pu… --- ## [How does static electricity build up in a car?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-does-static-electricity-build-up-in-a-car/174724)
**Author:** [@Diamond06](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Diamond06)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 3, 2021, 7:05pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-does-static-electricity-build-up-in-a-car/174724 "2021-02-03T19:05:48Z")
How is static energy build up in a car body ? --- ## [2019 Hyundai Kona brake light on](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-hyundai-kona-brake-light-on/174646)
**Author:** [@sujith](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sujith)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [February 3, 2021, 4:43pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-hyundai-kona-brake-light-on/174646 "2021-02-03T16:43:14Z")
hyundai kona brake light on --- ## [1993 Chevrolet Corvette - doesn’t stop like it used to after installing “premium” parts](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1993-chevrolet-corvette-doesn-t-stop-like-it-used-to-after-installing-premium-parts/174687)
**Author:** [@twbookkeep](https://community.cartalk.com/u/twbookkeep)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [February 3, 2021, 2:33pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1993-chevrolet-corvette-doesn-t-stop-like-it-used-to-after-installing-premium-parts/174687 "2021-02-03T14:33:03Z")
…just saw this & wondered if anyone had some input. I replaced my front rotors & pads with “premium” parts and now my '93 stops almost as good as my old '53 pickup. --- ## [2020 Kia needs an undercoat—true or false?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2020-kia-needs-an-undercoat-true-or-false/159522)
**Author:** [@Smith48](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Smith48)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [February 3, 2021, 2:38am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2020-kia-needs-an-undercoat-true-or-false/159522 "2021-02-03T02:38:17Z")
Just bought 2020 Kia Forte in Buffalo, NY, do I need to undercoat it? Dealer says yes --- ## [Difference Between Northern and Southern Diesel Exhaust Fluids](https://community.cartalk.com/t/difference-between-northern-and-southern-diesel-exhaust-fluids/174653)
**Author:** [@jmunger\_147335](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jmunger_147335)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 3, 2021, 1:50am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/difference-between-northern-and-southern-diesel-exhaust-fluids/174653 "2021-02-03T01:50:28Z")
I live in Maine and drive a 2016 Ford F-250 6.7 diesel with mileage of 23,000. I was in North Carolina for a week, and added a gallon of DEF to my 5 gallon tank to top it off from a bulk tank at a local service station t… --- ## [2014 Toyota Highlander - Water issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-toyota-highlander-water-issues/174715)
**Author:** [@Jesse11](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jesse11)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 3, 2021, 1:12am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-toyota-highlander-water-issues/174715 "2021-02-03T01:12:41Z")
I have noticed water inside the cabin. Water is visible by the third row windows. Also, the seat belts for the second row tend to be soaked too. Thirdly, the carpet located closet to the hatch is wet. It appears there … --- ## [2016 Ford Escape - Electrical gremlins](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-ford-escape-electrical-gremlins/174709)
**Author:** [@R.Harris](https://community.cartalk.com/u/R.Harris)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 3, 2021, 1:12am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-ford-escape-electrical-gremlins/174709 "2021-02-03T01:12:10Z")
Engine light, Engine Fault warnings, multiple systems no longer working. Took three trips to dealership and nearly a month total in shop to get the problem fixed. Wiring harness replaced, vehicle reprogrammed, another … --- ## [2017 Ford Explorer - Rotting already!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-ford-explorer-rotting-already/174707)
**Author:** [@Pauldrzal](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Pauldrzal)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 3, 2021, 1:11am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-ford-explorer-rotting-already/174707 "2021-02-03T01:11:24Z")
Windshield mouldings rotting out and blow in the wind --- ## [Honda Civic AT - To "flush" or not to flush](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-civic-at-to-flush-or-not-to-flush/70186)
**Author:** [@VicVinegar](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VicVinegar)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [February 2, 2021, 10:09pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-civic-at-to-flush-or-not-to-flush/70186 "2021-02-02T22:09:16Z")
I have a '00 Civic EX automatic with 180k trouble-free miles under its belt and I am bringing it in for brakes this afternoon and plan to have the transmission fluid done as well. I had this car in college and a total o… --- ## [Radiator replacement...to flush or not to flush?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/radiator-replacement-to-flush-or-not-to-flush/174691)
**Author:** [@dallas\_res\_173764](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dallas_res_173764)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [February 2, 2021, 9:12pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/radiator-replacement-to-flush-or-not-to-flush/174691 "2021-02-02T21:12:37Z")
I drive an ‘05 Toyota RAV4, which I have owned since 2009 (bought “new” from a dealer). Sadly, the radiator has started leaking after 11 years (my first major issue not counting routine maintenance such as tires/brakes/… --- ## [Over 2 years since the battery failed a test, and it finally died](https://community.cartalk.com/t/over-2-years-since-the-battery-failed-a-test-and-it-finally-died/174684)
**Author:** [@seebear](https://community.cartalk.com/u/seebear)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [February 2, 2021, 7:03pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/over-2-years-since-the-battery-failed-a-test-and-it-finally-died/174684 "2021-02-02T19:03:53Z")
This was a Vibe, base. The battery was purchased in 2015. When I called my favorite repair shop, I was told that the batteries they offer have a 2-year replacement warranty, so i called another shop, to be told the batte… --- ## [2015 Chevrolet Traverse -broken seatbelt latch](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-chevrolet-traverse-broken-seatbelt-latch/174668)
**Author:** [@starlight100](https://community.cartalk.com/u/starlight100)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [February 2, 2021, 12:38pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-chevrolet-traverse-broken-seatbelt-latch/174668 "2021-02-02T12:38:25Z")
Seat belt latch on second row is broken on a Chev 2015 Traverse --- ## [Airbag light solid after year of intermittent on?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/airbag-light-solid-after-year-of-intermittent-on/174693)
**Author:** [@avellone5](https://community.cartalk.com/u/avellone5)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 2, 2021, 3:36am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/airbag-light-solid-after-year-of-intermittent-on/174693 "2021-02-02T03:36:56Z")
My 2007 saturn vue had an occasional airbag light problem for about a year (it would come on at random occasionally, but always went away). Last week, it was almost -10 degrees Fahrenheit when I started the car, and the … --- ## [2009 Volvo C30 uses too much coolant](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-volvo-c30-uses-too-much-coolant/174673)
**Author:** [@Michael2929](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Michael2929)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 2, 2021, 1:10am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-volvo-c30-uses-too-much-coolant/174673 "2021-02-02T01:10:45Z")
uses too much coolant --- ## [Do my Fords’ wheels need repacking?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/do-my-fords-wheels-need-repacking/174658)
**Author:** [@ScottHarrell](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ScottHarrell)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [February 1, 2021, 11:10pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/do-my-fords-wheels-need-repacking/174658 "2021-02-01T23:10:50Z")
Does my 2010 Escape and F150 Super Car wheels new repacking. It is time for new tires. --- ## [MAF sensor, throttle, catalytic converters](https://community.cartalk.com/t/maf-sensor-throttle-catalytic-converters/174535)
**Author:** [@alinatudos\_173666](https://community.cartalk.com/u/alinatudos_173666)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [February 1, 2021, 9:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/maf-sensor-throttle-catalytic-converters/174535 "2021-02-01T21:54:34Z")
Hi there! I have a Volvo S60 (turbo) from 2005. She almost all the time had an engine light on (I bought it this way), but was told it might be just a sensor. Mechanics would reset it when I had to get it inspected. T… --- ## [When can a mechanic impound a vehicle over a payment dispute?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/when-can-a-mechanic-impound-a-vehicle-over-a-payment-dispute/174124)
**Author:** [@KTH](https://community.cartalk.com/u/KTH)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [February 1, 2021, 9:26pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/when-can-a-mechanic-impound-a-vehicle-over-a-payment-dispute/174124 "2021-02-01T21:26:06Z")
I usually get along well with mechanics, but recently a shop in Connecticut threatened to hold my van over a payment dispute that’s a lot less than its value. Neither the state attorney general’s office website nor the s… --- ## [Nissan Transmission Replacement](https://community.cartalk.com/t/nissan-transmission-replacement/174654)
**Author:** [@rmp](https://community.cartalk.com/u/rmp)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [February 1, 2021, 2:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/nissan-transmission-replacement/174654 "2021-02-01T14:54:18Z")
I have a 2005 4x4 Nissan Frontier King Cab with 145k. Three years ago antifreeze found it’s way to the transmission. The radiator was replaced and the transmission was flushed and worked fine until last weekend when it w… --- ## [Toyota is once again #1 in worldwide sales](https://community.cartalk.com/t/toyota-is-once-again-1-in-worldwide-sales/174592)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [February 1, 2021, 2:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/toyota-is-once-again-1-in-worldwide-sales/174592 "2021-02-01T14:47:15Z")
Toyota beats Volkswagen to become world’s No.1 car seller in 2020 (cnbc.com) --- ## [Stellantis](https://community.cartalk.com/t/stellantis/174404)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 73\ **Last updated:** [February 1, 2021, 2:45pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/stellantis/174404 "2021-02-01T14:45:01Z")
--- ## [Part Warranty Question](https://community.cartalk.com/t/part-warranty-question/174485)
**Author:** [@galenclark22\_173653](https://community.cartalk.com/u/galenclark22_173653)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [February 1, 2021, 1:46pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/part-warranty-question/174485 "2021-02-01T13:46:08Z")
Hi All! So I have a 2015 Cadillac ATS and back in October of 2019, I had a leak in my radiator. I brought it into the local Cadillac dealership and they said I needed to get my radiator replaced, so I went through with … --- ## [The new electric Mustang Mach-E](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-new-electric-mustang-mach-e/174596)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [February 1, 2021, 1:24pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-new-electric-mustang-mach-e/174596 "2021-02-01T13:24:15Z")
… gets a good initial review from CR: --- ## [2008 Lexus GS 350 - Needs new cats](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-lexus-gs-350-needs-new-cats/174610)
**Author:** [@Tony30](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tony30)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [February 1, 2021, 12:38pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-lexus-gs-350-needs-new-cats/174610 "2021-02-01T12:38:19Z")
Both bad catalytic converter would it be a good idea to straight pipe the whole thing --- ## [2016 Toyota Corolla - Transmission revs downhill](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-toyota-corolla-transmission-revs-downhill/174408)
**Author:** [@0066](https://community.cartalk.com/u/0066)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [February 1, 2021, 3:11am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-toyota-corolla-transmission-revs-downhill/174408 "2021-02-01T03:11:29Z")
Driving at posted speed, in town or out, control by foot or cruise control, while moving down a fairly steep hill, the engine suddenly races to very extreme RPM. Hasty response with brakes quickly regains control. Loca… --- ## [2013 Chevrolet Malibu - leaking trunk](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-chevrolet-malibu-leaking-trunk/174662)
**Author:** [@CynthiaADomenella](https://community.cartalk.com/u/CynthiaADomenella)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 1, 2021, 3:19am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-chevrolet-malibu-leaking-trunk/174662 "2021-02-01T03:19:18Z")
Trunk leaking. Why??? --- ## [2014 Nissan Pathfinder passenger axle incorrect installation and transfer case damage](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-nissan-pathfinder-passenger-axle-incorrect-installation-and-transfer-case-damage/174442)
**Author:** [@aderianwyounger\_173620](https://community.cartalk.com/u/aderianwyounger_173620)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [February 1, 2021, 1:26am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-nissan-pathfinder-passenger-axle-incorrect-installation-and-transfer-case-damage/174442 "2021-02-01T01:26:16Z")
While driving my 2014 Nissan pathfinder, I heard a noise under the rear section of my car suddenly. I was near a repair shop and the mechanic offered to take a look at it. He said my axle was bad and that was where the n… --- ## [Problem with VW Jetta](https://community.cartalk.com/t/problem-with-vw-jetta/174649)
**Author:** [@vanonimotors\_172776](https://community.cartalk.com/u/vanonimotors_172776)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [February 1, 2021, 1:06am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/problem-with-vw-jetta/174649 "2021-02-01T01:06:35Z")
We were driving my grandmothers 2001 VW Jetta. We ran out the battery because we plugged in a phone charger that had a little light on it. We jumped it mid day, we ran it for a while and then went on a drive. It started … [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=387) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=389)