# Latest **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=39 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 40 --- ## [A vehicle like this may come to your home 6-times a week…](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-vehicle-like-this-may-come-to-your-home-6-times-a-week/199731)
**Author:** [@LoudThunder](https://community.cartalk.com/u/LoudThunder)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [April 6, 2025, 7:23pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-vehicle-like-this-may-come-to-your-home-6-times-a-week/199731 "2025-04-06T19:23:50Z")
A vehicle like this may come to your home 6-times a week so it fits the CarTalk topics… Since almost all of us receive our mail at our home, a vehicle like this is probably dropping off your mail… Today, in our mailbox… --- ## [Some states require local dealerships, don't allow direct sales](https://community.cartalk.com/t/some-states-require-local-dealerships-dont-allow-direct-sales/199758)
**Author:** [@RandomTroll](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RandomTroll)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 6, 2025, 1:30pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/some-states-require-local-dealerships-dont-allow-direct-sales/199758 "2025-04-06T13:30:17Z")
New Mexico is one of them; Tesla sells them on a Native American reservation. I guess the idea is that the purchaser has someone to complain to. I think most insurance businesses have a similar restriction. --- ## [Chicanes in Pennsylvania](https://community.cartalk.com/t/chicanes-in-pennsylvania/199712)
**Author:** [@RandomTroll](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RandomTroll)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [April 5, 2025, 6:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/chicanes-in-pennsylvania/199712 "2025-04-05T18:35:07Z")
Montgomery Township Pennsylvania has put a chicane in Grays Lane :Grays Lane gets a twist: New chicanes aim to slow down speeders, police say - North Penn Now I suspect it won’t work. You? --- ## [2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee PCV Valve](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2021-jeep-grand-cherokee-pcv-valve/199724)
**Author:** [@richcjr87](https://community.cartalk.com/u/richcjr87)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [April 5, 2025, 3:30pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2021-jeep-grand-cherokee-pcv-valve/199724 "2025-04-05T15:30:37Z")
After noticing oil on the floor of my garage (never a good sign) I took my 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee to a local repair shop. They told me that the PCV valve was stuck and it was “blowing oil back into the air filter case… --- ## [2014 honda crv starter motor replacement question](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-honda-crv-starter-motor-replacement-question/199730)
**Author:** [@kamran.s.malik\_193315](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kamran.s.malik_193315)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [April 4, 2025, 11:41pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-honda-crv-starter-motor-replacement-question/199730 "2025-04-04T23:41:33Z")
I have 2014 CRV. it started giving intermittent starting issues. 200K Km. Battery is new. Changed the relay. Changed the starter switch. Checked starting in neutral. It seems that its a starter issue. Bought a used grade… --- ## [Do I need spacers for my new upper control arms?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/do-i-need-spacers-for-my-new-upper-control-arms/199726)
**Author:** [@Bostonbruins2011](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Bostonbruins2011)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [April 4, 2025, 12:59pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/do-i-need-spacers-for-my-new-upper-control-arms/199726 "2025-04-04T12:59:22Z")
Hey everyone, I just put on new upper control arms on my 21 Silverado 1500. The clearance from the UPC and tire is about an eighth of an inch. I have stock rim and tires. Do you recommend I put spacers on? I’d prefer… --- ## [Full synthetic high milage oil](https://community.cartalk.com/t/full-synthetic-high-milage-oil/199723)
**Author:** [@Georgefocus2](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Georgefocus2)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [April 3, 2025, 9:33pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/full-synthetic-high-milage-oil/199723 "2025-04-03T21:33:08Z")
I recently put full synthetic high milage in my used 09 ford focus with 134k miles and at first I noticed a better response and smooth driving. But the second day the car felt different. Heavy, like I have heavy load in… --- ## [2017 Subaru Outback - Battery terminal switch works great](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-subaru-outback-battery-terminal-switch-works-great/199708)
**Author:** [@rstrick97](https://community.cartalk.com/u/rstrick97)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [April 3, 2025, 8:17pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-subaru-outback-battery-terminal-switch-works-great/199708 "2025-04-03T20:17:21Z")
Dealer recommended a kill switch device to switch off battery negative terminal when not driven. Working so far. --- ## [2008 Prius - only rear-passenger turn signal / hazard light works](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-prius-only-rear-passenger-turn-signal-hazard-light-works/199725)
**Author:** [@gruntsparkles](https://community.cartalk.com/u/gruntsparkles)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 3, 2025, 4:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-prius-only-rear-passenger-turn-signal-hazard-light-works/199725 "2025-04-03T16:52:35Z")
If the hazard lights are turned on, only the rear-passenger light blinks. (nothing blinking in front) If signalling a right turn, the rear-passenger light only blinks rapidly. If signalling a left turn, no lights blink… --- ## [2023 Hyundai Tucson - Engine issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2023-hyundai-tucson-engine-issues/199721)
**Author:** [@JerrySiering](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JerrySiering)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 3, 2025, 3:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2023-hyundai-tucson-engine-issues/199721 "2025-04-03T15:51:24Z")
After driving at speeds 40 or higher I stopped briefly, kept the engine running and tried to accelerate but the car wouldn’t allow me to drive past 20 MPH. Once the engine was shut off for awhile it acted normal. It happ… --- ## [Your best roadside Good Samaratin story?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/your-best-roadside-good-samaratin-story/199700)
**Author:** [@cigroller](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cigroller)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [April 3, 2025, 3:21am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/your-best-roadside-good-samaratin-story/199700 "2025-04-03T03:21:44Z")
I was on a roadtrip this weekend, drove home today, and just have a fun story that others can probably relate to. And it’s also something of a shout-out to CarTalk. I made a gas/bathroom break and pulled up to a pump ne… --- ## [Dealer Quoted $445 for Low Beam Bulb Replacement](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dealer-quoted-445-for-low-beam-bulb-replacement/199642)
**Author:** [@Davidgonzalez542\_192457](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Davidgonzalez542_192457)\ **Replies:** 52\ **Last updated:** [April 3, 2025, 12:35am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dealer-quoted-445-for-low-beam-bulb-replacement/199642 "2025-04-03T00:35:35Z")
I have a 2016 Toyota Camry SE (2.5L 4-cylinder), and last night, one of my low beams went out. Called the dealer this morning to see how much it would cost to replace both just to be safe, and after a couple of minutes … --- ## [Best Pickup between Hilux and JAC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/best-pickup-between-hilux-and-jac/199711)
**Author:** [@davidwilliam79x\_192784](https://community.cartalk.com/u/davidwilliam79x_192784)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [April 2, 2025, 9:16pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/best-pickup-between-hilux-and-jac/199711 "2025-04-02T21:16:48Z")
Im wanting to buy a pickup for myself,there are few possible options.The ford ranger is not an option as its way overpriced due to TAXES. I have two options: The 2025 Hilux JAC T9 The JAC T9 at a lower price point th… --- ## [Truck drags when turning sharp left or right](https://community.cartalk.com/t/truck-drags-when-turning-sharp-left-or-right/199715)
**Author:** [@M\_camerlin\_193303](https://community.cartalk.com/u/M_camerlin_193303)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 2, 2025, 6:03pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/truck-drags-when-turning-sharp-left-or-right/199715 "2025-04-02T18:03:30Z")
When I turn the wheels of my trump sharply it feels like it struggles to move. This just started. --- ## [2018 Subaru Outback - How long will the starter last?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-subaru-outback-how-long-will-the-starter-last/198381)
**Author:** [@john\_lindblom\_197608](https://community.cartalk.com/u/john_lindblom_197608)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [April 2, 2025, 5:38pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-subaru-outback-how-long-will-the-starter-last/198381 "2025-04-02T17:38:05Z")
I have a 2018 Subaru Outback with 100,000 miles. How long will the starter last. I average 3 trips a day. That works out to starting the car 6 times a day. I live is Minnesota so it gets cold in the winter. --- ## [Is the Gaz-69 the most durable/reliable vehicle ever made?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-the-gaz-69-the-most-durable-reliable-vehicle-ever-made/199696)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [April 2, 2025, 12:59pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-the-gaz-69-the-most-durable-reliable-vehicle-ever-made/199696 "2025-04-02T12:59:58Z")
Now that Russia is relying on these minimum 50 year old vehicles for its war on Ukraine, they should also try to recruit as many old mechanics as possible, because their younger mechanics have probably never worked on ca… --- ## [What Is This Part On A 87 Ranger](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-is-this-part-on-a-87-ranger/199668)
**Author:** [@mmvp911\_185967](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mmvp911_185967)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [April 1, 2025, 5:18pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-is-this-part-on-a-87-ranger/199668 "2025-04-01T17:18:22Z")
--- ## [Oil on my engine is it a big problem?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-on-my-engine-is-it-a-big-problem/199649)
**Author:** [@Djcool1432008\_192823](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Djcool1432008_192823)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [April 1, 2025, 5:16pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-on-my-engine-is-it-a-big-problem/199649 "2025-04-01T17:16:59Z")
I have recently been working on my car a lot more and was replacing the exhaust manifold when I noticed a jet black-like dry slime thing all over my transmission. I have been under my car and seen this stuff before just … --- ## [This is the bad old days of automobiles](https://community.cartalk.com/t/this-is-the-bad-old-days-of-automobiles/199012)
**Author:** [@Old-Days-Rick](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Old-Days-Rick)\ **Replies:** 62\ **Last updated:** [April 1, 2025, 2:12pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/this-is-the-bad-old-days-of-automobiles/199012 "2025-04-01T14:12:40Z")
Test drove a 2019 Silverado with the shuddering 8 speed transmission, what a disappointment. The fluid had been changed supposedly by last owner probably to try to fix the shuddering, it wasn’t major but it was definitel… --- ## [Remember the Dale?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/remember-the-dale/199691)
**Author:** [@RandomTroll](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RandomTroll)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [March 31, 2025, 2:24pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/remember-the-dale/199691 "2025-03-31T14:24:16Z")
It was an experimental car from the '70s. Richard Carlson (Tucker’s father) broke the story: https://www.nytimes.com/1975/10/12/archives/the-strange-case-of-the-dale.html He died, which brought the story to my attention… --- ## [Railroad heists](https://community.cartalk.com/t/railroad-heists/199648)
**Author:** [@RandomTroll](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RandomTroll)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [March 31, 2025, 2:57am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/railroad-heists/199648 "2025-03-31T02:57:35Z")
‘Marketplace’ had an interesting story about railroad theft. Thieves force stops on trains in the remote desert, have trucks ready to haul their booty. They steal tires(!) and catalytic converters off cars. Modern-day t… --- ## [2016 Nissan Leaf - leaky AC high-pressure hose - can I replace it DIY?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-nissan-leaf-leaky-ac-high-pressure-hose-can-i-replace-it-diy/199633)
**Author:** [@andyjens\_193251](https://community.cartalk.com/u/andyjens_193251)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [March 30, 2025, 11:10pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-nissan-leaf-leaky-ac-high-pressure-hose-can-i-replace-it-diy/199633 "2025-03-30T23:10:28Z")
2016 Nissan Leaf, 55k miles. AC stopped blowing cold. took it to Midas and they diagnosed a cracked connection fitting in the high-pressure hose where it connects to the condenser. $600 and change to repair. I can find t… --- ## [2021 Nissan Kicks - Engine issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2021-nissan-kicks-engine-issues/199684)
**Author:** [@WillieMTaylor](https://community.cartalk.com/u/WillieMTaylor)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 30, 2025, 8:41pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2021-nissan-kicks-engine-issues/199684 "2025-03-30T20:41:18Z")
The car want speed up cuts off in drive. 2021 Nissan Kicks SV FWD 4D UTV -4.16L Gasoline engine. 28300 miles --- ## [Flashing check engine light Mercury Grand Marquis](https://community.cartalk.com/t/flashing-check-engine-light-mercury-grand-marquis/199659)
**Author:** [@Expose.the.truth.530\_193262](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Expose.the.truth.530_193262)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [March 30, 2025, 3:26pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/flashing-check-engine-light-mercury-grand-marquis/199659 "2025-03-30T15:26:37Z")
My uncle has a 2000 Mercury Grand Marquis that has a check engine light that flashes once it warms up and then after about five minutes the light goes solid and stops blinking. It also loses power and feels like the car … --- ## [Make car more night friendly?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/make-car-more-night-friendly/199639)
**Author:** [@Keith-Al](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Keith-Al)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [March 30, 2025, 1:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/make-car-more-night-friendly/199639 "2025-03-30T13:21:56Z")
Running on a tight budget I decided to buy a car with a color that’s probably at the bottom of my wish list: black. Not only will the dirt and whatever else show more readily it’ll be harder to see at night. Any recommen… --- ## [What is with this full screen video ad?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-is-with-this-full-screen-video-ad/199670)
**Author:** [@keith](https://community.cartalk.com/u/keith)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [March 30, 2025, 12:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-is-with-this-full-screen-video-ad/199670 "2025-03-30T12:51:07Z")
About every 10 seconds a full screen video ad appears for Silverados in Spanish. This site is now impossible to use. 7 x in the time I typed this post --- ## [Minor rust question](https://community.cartalk.com/t/minor-rust-question/198614)
**Author:** [@Marnet](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Marnet)\ **Replies:** 52\ **Last updated:** [March 30, 2025, 1:33am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/minor-rust-question/198614 "2025-03-30T01:33:06Z")
To be honest, this isn’t actually a car question. Last winter when I used an old heavy gauge steel coal scoop shovel to chop up and clear some ice and snow on my driveway I properly cleaned and dried the shovel after us… --- ## [Help with Nissan Fault codes](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-with-nissan-fault-codes/199674)
**Author:** [@djnlockhart\_193268](https://community.cartalk.com/u/djnlockhart_193268)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 29, 2025, 10:18pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-with-nissan-fault-codes/199674 "2025-03-29T22:18:46Z")
Recently purchased a NV200 and I have driven it for roughly 170 Miles. I had some dash light come on and my change gear notification light kept flashing. The van then goes into limp mode, I reset the codes and didn’t hap… --- ## [Car rpm fluctuate after 50km](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-rpm-fluctuate-after-50km/199660)
**Author:** [@usmanakhtar](https://community.cartalk.com/u/usmanakhtar)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [March 29, 2025, 1:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-rpm-fluctuate-after-50km/199660 "2025-03-29T13:55:35Z")
Hello, RPM speed fluctuation sometimes, only from about 50-60 km the problem on occurs when engine is fully warmed. I have s video cam you please recommend what is a major problem? I have uploaded the video on Google dr… --- ## [How to deal with long wait for roadside assistance-](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-to-deal-with-long-wait-for-roadside-assistance/199539)
**Author:** [@mercury07](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mercury07)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [March 29, 2025, 1:11pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-to-deal-with-long-wait-for-roadside-assistance/199539 "2025-03-29T13:11:05Z")
my insurance provided roadside assistance company had notified me that the wait may be 120-180 minutes, I called the service provider and he told me he had 2 customers in front of me and was working on one, when I call… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=38) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=40)