# Latest **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=390 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 391 --- ## [Twentieth Century Motor Car Corporation 'Dale'](https://community.cartalk.com/t/twentieth-century-motor-car-corporation-dale/174560)
**Author:** [@RandomTroll](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RandomTroll)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [January 29, 2021, 3:09pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/twentieth-century-motor-car-corporation-dale/174560 "2021-01-29T15:09:13Z")
Ever seen one? Driven one? I heard a review of an HBO documentary mini-series about it on Fresh air today - quite a story! http://public.npr.org/anon.npr-mp3/npr/fa/2021/01/20210127\_fa\_02.mp3 --- ## [Under the hood, what does this do?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/under-the-hood-what-does-this-do/174573)
**Author:** [@florent.gonthier\_173699](https://community.cartalk.com/u/florent.gonthier_173699)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [January 29, 2021, 12:57pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/under-the-hood-what-does-this-do/174573 "2021-01-29T12:57:28Z")
Hello everyone, Beginner question here. I’m thinking of buying some hood loops so I have something to attach a canoe on my car top. I have a Hyundai Tucson 2016 and I’m not familiar with what’s under the hood of the ca… --- ## [1995 FORD F-150 Won't shift into gear](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1995-ford-f-150-wont-shift-into-gear/174591)
**Author:** [@Cameron-24](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Cameron-24)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 29, 2021, 11:42am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1995-ford-f-150-wont-shift-into-gear/174591 "2021-01-29T11:42:04Z")
I have a 1995 Ford F-150 4WD. Truck starts up just fine, but I can’t shift it out of park without turning the key forward to cut off the electronics first. What could be causing this? --- ## [Faulty Subaru Head Unit? (2016 Outback)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/faulty-subaru-head-unit-2016-outback/173582)
**Author:** [@carsleuth](https://community.cartalk.com/u/carsleuth)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 29, 2021, 1:46am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/faulty-subaru-head-unit-2016-outback/173582 "2021-01-29T01:46:02Z")
Spouse and I bought a pre-owned 2016 Outback over the summer (4 cylinder, AT, backup camera without Eyesight). I would appreciate feedback on some glitches I am encountering with the factory head unit, with a secondary … --- ## [2018 Ford F-150 - Window issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-ford-f-150-window-issues/174555)
**Author:** [@JosephTrusan](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JosephTrusan)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 29, 2021, 1:38am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-ford-f-150-window-issues/174555 "2021-01-29T01:38:35Z")
front and rear window problems. within 6 months both windows have broken with no visible signs of road damage.Drove the truck about 12 miles to the store and back, got up the next morning and the windshield had a large c… --- ## [2019 GMC Acadia command start won’t work](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-gmc-acadia-command-start-won-t-work/174498)
**Author:** [@Hugh03](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Hugh03)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [January 29, 2021, 1:31am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-gmc-acadia-command-start-won-t-work/174498 "2021-01-29T01:31:38Z")
comman start won’t work? --- ## [2009 Dodge Challenger - Dead batteries](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-dodge-challenger-dead-batteries/174575)
**Author:** [@DebbieLee](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DebbieLee)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [January 29, 2021, 12:58am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-dodge-challenger-dead-batteries/174575 "2021-01-29T00:58:12Z")
A month ago I got the 3rd battery in 2 years. It keeps dying. My mechanic says the alternator is fine. He’s stumped. The dealer did a diagnostic test and found nothing. They cleaned and tightened all the electrical … --- ## [2019 Nissan Altima - Battery math](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-nissan-altima-battery-math/174584)
**Author:** [@Warrenag](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Warrenag)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 29, 2021, 12:13am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-nissan-altima-battery-math/174584 "2021-01-29T00:13:18Z")
My 2019 nissan altima car battery voltage is 11.9 volts when the car is off. Used a battery tester to test the charger which is working. Battery always stays at 11.9 when the car is off. With exception of surface volt… --- ## [Misfiring 2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee](https://community.cartalk.com/t/misfiring-2013-jeep-grand-cherokee/174530)
**Author:** [@JohnNewton](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JohnNewton)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 28, 2021, 10:57pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/misfiring-2013-jeep-grand-cherokee/174530 "2021-01-28T22:57:44Z")
Vehicle has travelled 85,000 km by 2018. Engine misfires need to drive in sports mode after choke cuts out. mainly misfires under load or at lights so need to keep foot on accelerator in neutral to 1500 rpm. Am in Sou… --- ## [2017 Mazda Mazda6 has slight jerk and speedometer drop](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-mazda-mazda6-has-slight-jerk-and-speedometer-drop/174522)
**Author:** [@Atti2d](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Atti2d)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [January 28, 2021, 10:19pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-mazda-mazda6-has-slight-jerk-and-speedometer-drop/174522 "2021-01-28T22:19:59Z")
Driving manual transmission, 60 mph no change in speed for several miles. Slight jerk, speedometer dropped about 10 mph, came back up to 60 and dash lights dimmed a little, did not flash. Also noticed my music (MP3 via… --- ## [Suggest Me First Car?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/suggest-me-first-car/171944)
**Author:** [@CARSss011](https://community.cartalk.com/u/CARSss011)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [January 28, 2021, 9:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/suggest-me-first-car/171944 "2021-01-28T21:47:17Z")
Hi there! I’m open for all suggested but there is what I would like to buy inform me up about those. Should I buy one of them or not? If you were me would you buy those? if you wouldn’t let me know what car would you li… --- ## [Issues with my 2019 Jeep Cherokee](https://community.cartalk.com/t/issues-with-my-2019-jeep-cherokee/174537)
**Author:** [@BriGreer](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BriGreer)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 28, 2021, 6:16pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/issues-with-my-2019-jeep-cherokee/174537 "2021-01-28T18:16:38Z")
The past 3 weeks I have had an issue causing me to take my car into dealership. week one car wouldn’t start under factory warranty dealership replaced battery. Week 2 check engine light came on dealership stated there wa… --- ## [Battery Dies after two days of no driving](https://community.cartalk.com/t/battery-dies-after-two-days-of-no-driving/174549)
**Author:** [@hormel09](https://community.cartalk.com/u/hormel09)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [January 28, 2021, 4:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/battery-dies-after-two-days-of-no-driving/174549 "2021-01-28T16:37:38Z")
My car (2007 Lincoln MKZ) battery dies if I leave the car parked for two days or more. I’ve had this problem for a little over a year now. I’ve been dealing with this by disconnecting the negative terminal of the batte… --- ## [Problems reading oil](https://community.cartalk.com/t/problems-reading-oil/172927)
**Author:** [@botard89](https://community.cartalk.com/u/botard89)\ **Replies:** 54\ **Last updated:** [January 28, 2021, 1:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/problems-reading-oil/172927 "2021-01-28T13:40:26Z")
I have a 2007 Chevrolet Trailblazer and a problem I’ve never had before with any vehicle. This vehicle holds 7 quarts of oil but the dipstick is not reading any oil. I had the same thing happen before I changed it and ab… --- ## [2006 Chevrolet Avalanche battery question](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-chevrolet-avalanche-battery-question/174504)
**Author:** [@Idk39](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Idk39)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 28, 2021, 1:13pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-chevrolet-avalanche-battery-question/174504 "2021-01-28T13:13:42Z")
The battery dash dial pegs out over 18v but no battery light turns on --- ## [2013 Toyota Camry - Bluetooth issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-toyota-camry-bluetooth-issues/174557)
**Author:** [@billie52](https://community.cartalk.com/u/billie52)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 28, 2021, 3:34am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-toyota-camry-bluetooth-issues/174557 "2021-01-28T03:34:41Z")
bluetooth keeps turning off and on. how do i fix problem --- ## [2007 Ford F-150 - Cheap wipers](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-ford-f-150-cheap-wipers/174369)
**Author:** [@bdexcess](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bdexcess)\ **Replies:** 69\ **Last updated:** [January 28, 2021, 3:01am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-ford-f-150-cheap-wipers/174369 "2021-01-28T03:01:24Z")
The question relates to a car part - the windshield wipers. I own several cars here in Montana and I have noticed over the years that windshield wipers that use to last 3 years or more, now only last maybe a year! What’… --- ## [1998 Dodge Dakota jumps when the steering wheel turns all the way to the right](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-dodge-dakota-jumps-when-the-steering-wheel-turns-all-the-way-to-the-right/174400)
**Author:** [@WayneWalker](https://community.cartalk.com/u/WayneWalker)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [January 28, 2021, 2:05am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-dodge-dakota-jumps-when-the-steering-wheel-turns-all-the-way-to-the-right/174400 "2021-01-28T02:05:08Z")
When you turn the steering wheel all the way to right it jumps --- ## [Memory keeper](https://community.cartalk.com/t/memory-keeper/173593)
**Author:** [@crusty-XII](https://community.cartalk.com/u/crusty-XII)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [January 28, 2021, 2:04am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/memory-keeper/173593 "2021-01-28T02:04:23Z")
I have seen people recommend using a ‘memory keeper’ to save radio settings,etc. when disconnecting the cars battery, they seem to plug into power port (cigarette lighter to us older folks)…but my '09 Mazda 3’s ports ar… --- ## [2012 Toyota Prius v - anyone having excessive oil consumption?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-toyota-prius-v-anyone-having-excessive-oil-consumption/174520)
**Author:** [@diegocollins](https://community.cartalk.com/u/diegocollins)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 28, 2021, 1:41am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-toyota-prius-v-anyone-having-excessive-oil-consumption/174520 "2021-01-28T01:41:23Z")
has anyone had any problems with excessive oil consumption? --- ## [Slapped with a $5000 repair bill after keeping the car regularly maintained. What should I do?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/slapped-with-a-5000-repair-bill-after-keeping-the-car-regularly-maintained-what-should-i-do/174430)
**Author:** [@aftermathcomics\_173615](https://community.cartalk.com/u/aftermathcomics_173615)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [January 27, 2021, 11:36pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/slapped-with-a-5000-repair-bill-after-keeping-the-car-regularly-maintained-what-should-i-do/174430 "2021-01-27T23:36:19Z")
Details: There’s two Mechanics in this scenario. Ford dealership, and Don’s Auto. Ford Dealership sold me the car. 2017 Ford Fiesta SE 1.0 L eco-boost. In 2019 I took it into a mesa (yes that’s dumb, admittedly) and I … --- ## [1998 Volkswagen GTI won’t start after pressure wash](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-volkswagen-gti-won-t-start-after-pressure-wash/174532)
**Author:** [@GladmanGrawana](https://community.cartalk.com/u/GladmanGrawana)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 27, 2021, 11:22pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-volkswagen-gti-won-t-start-after-pressure-wash/174532 "2021-01-27T23:22:51Z")
Good day! Last night I washed my engine using Engine cleaner and pressure water and of course it was iddling, now it won’t start. What could have gone wrong? --- ## [2005 Chevrolet 2500 speedometer acts like a tach](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-chevrolet-2500-speedometer-acts-like-a-tach/174552)
**Author:** [@dennistate](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dennistate)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 27, 2021, 10:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-chevrolet-2500-speedometer-acts-like-a-tach/174552 "2021-01-27T22:47:29Z")
Speedometer acting like tachometer, runs up to 60 mph when the truck is in park and engine is going 2000 rpms, according to the tach. Have changed the speed sensor and tried a rebuilt instrument cluster. --- ## [Engine struggling to start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-struggling-to-start/174544)
**Author:** [@harry.wdym\_173684](https://community.cartalk.com/u/harry.wdym_173684)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 27, 2021, 7:46pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-struggling-to-start/174544 "2021-01-27T19:46:39Z")
First of all, sorry for my very poor knowledge on cars… I’ve only just got my car back from the garage and didn’t want to have to send it straight back. Make + Model: Vauxhall Corsa 2003 (1.2L) I’ve been experiencing a… --- ## [Honda push button start problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-push-button-start-problem/93258)
**Author:** [@CU\_Coach](https://community.cartalk.com/u/CU_Coach)\ **Replies:** 79\ **Last updated:** [January 27, 2021, 6:24pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-push-button-start-problem/93258 "2021-01-27T18:24:39Z")
I have a 2013 Honda Accord with push button start. About a year ago began having problems starting. I put my foot on the brake, push the button, and get a noise like static. Lately it seems to matter where on the butt… --- ## [2014 Chrysler Town & Country - Power door likes to close](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-chrysler-town-country-power-door-likes-to-close/174483)
**Author:** [@PATRICKHCLANCY](https://community.cartalk.com/u/PATRICKHCLANCY)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [January 27, 2021, 2:09pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-chrysler-town-country-power-door-likes-to-close/174483 "2021-01-27T14:09:43Z")
Power sliding door on driver side of car will not remain open. It closes immediately after opening! --- ## [Catalytic Converter & MAF sensor](https://community.cartalk.com/t/catalytic-converter-maf-sensor/88707)
**Author:** [@TheMisses2013](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TheMisses2013)\ **Replies:** 44\ **Last updated:** [January 27, 2021, 12:45pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/catalytic-converter-maf-sensor/88707 "2021-01-27T12:45:19Z")
I've been having issues with my car, i took it to Orielly's & they ran diagnostics, one of the codes said a recommended fix was replace the MAF sensor. Today I took it by an auto shop for them to look at, and the guy sa… --- ## [2012 Chevrolet Equinox tapping noise](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-chevrolet-equinox-tapping-noise/174502)
**Author:** [@pj2012](https://community.cartalk.com/u/pj2012)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 27, 2021, 7:16am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-chevrolet-equinox-tapping-noise/174502 "2021-01-27T07:16:44Z")
v6 car is making a tapping noise, replaced vapor canister purge solenoid twice still making noise and a little louder. any suggestions or answers? --- ## [NHTSA asks Tesla to recall 158k vehicles](https://community.cartalk.com/t/nhtsa-asks-tesla-to-recall-158k-vehicles/174496)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 27, 2021, 6:14am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/nhtsa-asks-tesla-to-recall-158k-vehicles/174496 "2021-01-27T06:14:14Z")
Failing touchscreens wouldn’t usually be considered to be a safety issue, but because so many functions of Teslas are controlled via the touchscreen, NHTSA is considering this to be a potential safety issue. --- ## [DS3 crossback e-tense charging door broken](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ds3-crossback-e-tense-charging-door-broken/174523)
**Author:** [@is.chocolatepig\_173671](https://community.cartalk.com/u/is.chocolatepig_173671)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 27, 2021, 5:29am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ds3-crossback-e-tense-charging-door-broken/174523 "2021-01-27T05:29:41Z")
Hi I have DS3 crossback e-tense 2021. When I just connecting charger, is’s broken with crackling sound like first picture. Is it normal? Because my car has driven just 8,000km! How is it broken by human power? Mor… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=389) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=391)