# Latest **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=406 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 407 --- ## [95 Dodge 3500 Ram Van 65k - severe roof rust - replace entire body shell? Discuss](https://community.cartalk.com/t/95-dodge-3500-ram-van-65k-severe-roof-rust-replace-entire-body-shell-discuss/173356)
**Author:** [@tcb\_dj\_162976](https://community.cartalk.com/u/tcb_dj_162976)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [December 17, 2020, 1:21am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/95-dodge-3500-ram-van-65k-severe-roof-rust-replace-entire-body-shell-discuss/173356 "2020-12-17T01:21:12Z")
I own a 1995 Dodge 3500 series 1-ton Ram wagon (Basically a Ram Van with windows), 5.9L V8, ABS brakes, in great mechanical condition all the way around, very low miles (65k). I’ve done a lot to keep it perfect mechani… --- ## [2008 Toyota Highlander Hybrid - AM radio static only in drive or reverse](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-toyota-highlander-hybrid-am-radio-static-only-in-drive-or-reverse/172986)
**Author:** [@BobV1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BobV1)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [December 16, 2020, 11:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-toyota-highlander-hybrid-am-radio-static-only-in-drive-or-reverse/172986 "2020-12-16T23:47:53Z")
AM Radio has severe static while in drive or reverse, noise stops when in park or neutral. Noise slightly increases in frequency with speed, but not dramatically. CVT transmission keeps engine RPMs somewhat constant so s… --- ## [Canadian speed control](https://community.cartalk.com/t/canadian-speed-control/173257)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [December 16, 2020, 11:07pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/canadian-speed-control/173257 "2020-12-16T23:07:52Z")
--- ## [1970 Ford F250 - Zerk hygiene](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1970-ford-f250-zerk-hygiene/173329)
**Author:** [@RCGregory21](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RCGregory21)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [December 16, 2020, 6:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1970-ford-f250-zerk-hygiene/173329 "2020-12-16T18:40:19Z")
If I’m greasing my zerk fittings, is it better to take them out and clean them first? --- ## [Transmission shudder quick fix](https://community.cartalk.com/t/transmission-shudder-quick-fix/40586)
**Author:** [@fieldsr71](https://community.cartalk.com/u/fieldsr71)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [December 16, 2020, 4:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/transmission-shudder-quick-fix/40586 "2020-12-16T16:40:03Z")
my son recently took his 2001 ford pick up to a transmission guy after experiencing a shuddering when the gears shifted...the guy told him he needed a new transmission and when my son explained he was gonna have to come … --- ## [Motor replaceed no crank](https://community.cartalk.com/t/motor-replaceed-no-crank/173325)
**Author:** [@Paul-443](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Paul-443)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [December 16, 2020, 4:30pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/motor-replaceed-no-crank/173325 "2020-12-16T16:30:36Z")
Aftern replaceing motor in a 2002 highlander i have a no crank condition where im not getting power to the 7.5amp started fuse. i have power on 3 of the 4 pins on the starter relay, and good battery voltage… all power in… --- ## [2013 Accord Rear Main Seal?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-accord-rear-main-seal/173351)
**Author:** [@Jasona27](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jasona27)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [December 16, 2020, 3:20am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-accord-rear-main-seal/173351 "2020-12-16T03:20:18Z")
I’ve been looking to buy a 2013 accord. This is an exl with good mileage and price but this is the only thing throwing me off. Is this a rear main seal leak? Should I avoid this car? Is this a major or minor issue? --- ## [2001 Hyundai Santa Fe loses power after downshifting to 3rd](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-hyundai-santa-fe-loses-power-after-downshifting-to-3rd/173226)
**Author:** [@ROBERTSANDERS](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ROBERTSANDERS)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 16, 2020, 1:13am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-hyundai-santa-fe-loses-power-after-downshifting-to-3rd/173226 "2020-12-16T01:13:04Z")
i have the same problem as John M., Brighton, IL, US (The car will down shift out of 4th to 3 rd gear and will lose power it will not shift back up and will not go into 1 st gear till it is shut off for awhile ) --- ## [Can anyone ID this part?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-anyone-id-this-part/173346)
**Author:** [@spannerspinner](https://community.cartalk.com/u/spannerspinner)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [December 16, 2020, 1:04am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-anyone-id-this-part/173346 "2020-12-16T01:04:15Z")
It’s from an '07 Mazda3 manual. It seems loose and may be the origin of a clunking noise I’m searching for. --- ## [Temp gauge inop](https://community.cartalk.com/t/temp-gauge-inop/173339)
**Author:** [@vipergg](https://community.cartalk.com/u/vipergg)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 16, 2020, 12:12am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/temp-gauge-inop/173339 "2020-12-16T00:12:19Z")
2008 Izuzu Ascender which is a GMC Envoy with the 4.2 liter straight six in it . Temperature guage was working and now it is down to the cold mark even after driving it for awhile. I have scanned the codes and t… --- ## [Is synthetic oil better than conventional oil in older cars](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-synthetic-oil-better-than-conventional-oil-in-older-cars/173133)
**Author:** [@drivetime](https://community.cartalk.com/u/drivetime)\ **Replies:** 47\ **Last updated:** [December 15, 2020, 11:45pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-synthetic-oil-better-than-conventional-oil-in-older-cars/173133 "2020-12-15T23:45:13Z")
Hi everyone, were going to get our oil changed at new place Valvoline. They say they have full synthetic or conventional oil. I think we have always used a synthetic blend. We are thinking of using full synthetic but i … --- ## [2006 Jeep Wrangler won’t start at times](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-jeep-wrangler-won-t-start-at-times/172303)
**Author:** [@shanksr](https://community.cartalk.com/u/shanksr)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [December 15, 2020, 11:19pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-jeep-wrangler-won-t-start-at-times/172303 "2020-12-15T23:19:39Z")
jeep wont start at times…mostly following driving, i will park, return 15 min to half hour later and wont start --- ## [How was my 2010 Ford Mustang stolen?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-was-my-2010-ford-mustang-stolen/173273)
**Author:** [@Greneyztx](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Greneyztx)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [December 15, 2020, 10:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-was-my-2010-ford-mustang-stolen/173273 "2020-12-15T22:21:51Z")
My car (2010 Ford Mustang GT Premium) was stolen and recovered but when we got it back the steering column was not broke and I do not understand how they stole it. We forgot to lock the car door the night it was stolen b… --- ## [2018 Nissan Murano - Passenger seat warning](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-nissan-murano-passenger-seat-warning/173343)
**Author:** [@mucker](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mucker)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 15, 2020, 9:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-nissan-murano-passenger-seat-warning/173343 "2020-12-15T21:56:57Z")
passenger seat belt warning light always on --- ## [Spark Plug Wire Arcing at Spark Plug Wire Boot and Ignition Coil Connection](https://community.cartalk.com/t/spark-plug-wire-arcing-at-spark-plug-wire-boot-and-ignition-coil-connection/112553)
**Author:** [@Tone1873](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tone1873)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [December 15, 2020, 6:45pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/spark-plug-wire-arcing-at-spark-plug-wire-boot-and-ignition-coil-connection/112553 "2020-12-15T18:45:57Z")
Continuing the discussion from Misfire… New wires arcing?: I have a 2003 Pontiac Bonneville SLE and my check engine lights come on for periods of time…Sometimes it blinks on and off when accelerating or going up a hill…… --- ## [Format: Store&Mechanics](https://community.cartalk.com/t/format-store-mechanics/173308)
**Author:** [@Purebred](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Purebred)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [December 15, 2020, 6:06pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/format-store-mechanics/173308 "2020-12-15T18:06:30Z")
The question arose on a post about the accu-gauge tire pressure gauge, where is the link to the store? I get the puzzler email. When I click on the email to read the puzzler, I get the old Cartalk homepage with mechan… --- ## [2005 Mercury Grand Marquis - It dies](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-mercury-grand-marquis-it-dies/173116)
**Author:** [@drewtorres330](https://community.cartalk.com/u/drewtorres330)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [December 15, 2020, 4:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-mercury-grand-marquis-it-dies/173116 "2020-12-15T16:52:04Z")
I went to start my car at lunch and it completely died. I had a guy boost me off and the car ran fine. I left it on while i was at my home for lunch. I drove the car back to work. about a 20-mile round trip. I turned off… --- ## [2015 Jeep Cherokee - new battery, same problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-jeep-cherokee-new-battery-same-problem/173279)
**Author:** [@DaveS09](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DaveS09)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 15, 2020, 2:27pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-jeep-cherokee-new-battery-same-problem/173279 "2020-12-15T14:27:16Z")
2015 jeep cherokee start-stop displays not available charging battery. installed new battery, same issue. --- ## [Welcome to the future](https://community.cartalk.com/t/welcome-to-the-future/173335)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 15, 2020, 1:25pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/welcome-to-the-future/173335 "2020-12-15T13:25:13Z")
This is truly amazing, IMHO: Amazon Zoox unveils self-driving robotaxi (cnbc.com) --- ## [2015 Buick Verano - Multiple issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-buick-verano-multiple-issues/173323)
**Author:** [@shersher](https://community.cartalk.com/u/shersher)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 15, 2020, 12:57pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-buick-verano-multiple-issues/173323 "2020-12-15T12:57:40Z")
Car stalls when stopping, but does restart. sensor or engine. was using a lot of oil but not leaking 100k miles. garage indicates sensors and timing belt --- ## [Leaky BMW convertible](https://community.cartalk.com/t/leaky-bmw-convertible/173309)
**Author:** [@darman47](https://community.cartalk.com/u/darman47)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [December 15, 2020, 12:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/leaky-bmw-convertible/173309 "2020-12-15T12:54:34Z")
My wife has a beloved 2001 BMW 330i convertible she loves more than me, but that’s a separate issue. Hers was the last year before retractible hardtops,so she bought the option for a removeable by hand \[not easy at all\] … --- ## [2016 BMW X3 - weird warranty](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-bmw-x3-weird-warranty/173316)
**Author:** [@JohnHill](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JohnHill)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 15, 2020, 4:24am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-bmw-x3-weird-warranty/173316 "2020-12-15T04:24:02Z")
In Sept got Drivetrain Malfunction warning and shop put in new diesel fuel filter, which was needed (had 42000 miles), and code justified. Got another code warning three wks ago and then shut.down in traffic last wk (d… --- ## [McGyvering your headlights](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mcgyvering-your-headlights/173270)
**Author:** [@RandomTroll](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RandomTroll)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [December 15, 2020, 2:01am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mcgyvering-your-headlights/173270 "2020-12-15T02:01:56Z")
'A Washington State Patrol officer pulled over a motorist on I-90 near North Bend on Nov. 30 after noticing the vehicle's "super dim" headlights, patrol spokesman Rick Johnson told CNN. Closer inspection revealed the unn… --- ## [Starting Problem and Vacuum in Gas Tank](https://community.cartalk.com/t/starting-problem-and-vacuum-in-gas-tank/70048)
**Author:** [@roddhall1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/roddhall1)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [December 14, 2020, 11:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/starting-problem-and-vacuum-in-gas-tank/70048 "2020-12-14T23:52:43Z")
Yesterday my 1996 Mercedes C220 would not start. It cranked like crazy but would not fire. Some things I suspect contributed: The gas tank was below 1/4 full. It was cold ... about 25F. The night before I had put 140 lb.… --- ## [Need help to identify these parts](https://community.cartalk.com/t/need-help-to-identify-these-parts/173320)
**Author:** [@Furphy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Furphy)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 14, 2020, 10:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/need-help-to-identify-these-parts/173320 "2020-12-14T22:28:42Z")
I have a 2005 Chevy Equinox and have 2 broken parts that needs to be replaced. But despite my efforts searching and asking around couldnt identify the necessary part’s numbers to order (I do not live in USA and there is … --- ## [2000 Audi A4 - good first car?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-audi-a4-good-first-car/173228)
**Author:** [@FireFox552](https://community.cartalk.com/u/FireFox552)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [December 14, 2020, 10:03pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-audi-a4-good-first-car/173228 "2020-12-14T22:03:36Z")
would a used 2000 Audi A4 1.8t sedan be a good first car? --- ## [2015 Nissan Murano - condensation](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-nissan-murano-condensation/173304)
**Author:** [@winfield](https://community.cartalk.com/u/winfield)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 14, 2020, 9:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-nissan-murano-condensation/173304 "2020-12-14T21:52:31Z")
On a cold morning following a mild/warm day (using air conditioning) the windshield is COVERED with HEAVY condensation. First 3 years no problem but after 3 years (16,000 miles) problem started. Sounds like a damper is n… --- ## [2017 Cadillac XT5 - “steering assist reduced” message](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-cadillac-xt5-steering-assist-reduced-message/173266)
**Author:** [@WilliamNeilAdams](https://community.cartalk.com/u/WilliamNeilAdams)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 14, 2020, 9:18pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-cadillac-xt5-steering-assist-reduced-message/173266 "2020-12-14T21:18:34Z")
car says: Action required, steering assist reduced, drive with care --- ## [2011 Chrysler 300 - Shifter issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-chrysler-300-shifter-issues/173327)
**Author:** [@bg510664](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bg510664)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 14, 2020, 9:16pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-chrysler-300-shifter-issues/173327 "2020-12-14T21:16:14Z")
The vehicle had a shifter malfunction, i replaced the whole shifter and now it does not want to turn on … i can hear the gas pump working but it wont turn on. --- ## [Hyundai tucson 2008 2L FWD p0304 missfirr](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hyundai-tucson-2008-2l-fwd-p0304-missfirr/172983)
**Author:** [@vrontzos.pan\_172739](https://community.cartalk.com/u/vrontzos.pan_172739)\ **Replies:** 40\ **Last updated:** [December 14, 2020, 8:06pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hyundai-tucson-2008-2l-fwd-p0304-missfirr/172983 "2020-12-14T20:06:53Z")
Hello this is the first time I post here and I like to ask you guys if anyone expirinced the same or similar issue in the past.I am having a p0304 code missife for the past few months on my 2008 Tucson 2L FWD 190.000 klm… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=405) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=407)