# Latest **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=42 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 43 --- ## [Salvage History](https://community.cartalk.com/t/salvage-history/199483)
**Author:** [@jmcarc](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jmcarc)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [March 14, 2025, 4:09pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/salvage-history/199483 "2025-03-14T16:09:02Z")
I found a free vehicle history report from Cars for Sale (similar to Carfax) regarding a 2014 Subaru Forester. In March 2023 it was branded as “salvage” in Ohio. In May 2023 it was reported as “rebuilt” in Pa and in Oct … --- ## [Need help fast! honda pilot 2004](https://community.cartalk.com/t/need-help-fast-honda-pilot-2004/199480)
**Author:** [@Karen-Hammond](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Karen-Hammond)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [March 14, 2025, 3:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/need-help-fast-honda-pilot-2004/199480 "2025-03-14T15:56:14Z")
Hello Car Talk Friends, I need help FAST! I have a 2004 Honda Pilot and has 150,000 miles on it. When I turn the steering wheel sitting still or driving. it makes a fire rapid recession, metal on metal repeated knocking… --- ## [Torque specs for a brake job](https://community.cartalk.com/t/torque-specs-for-a-brake-job/199467)
**Author:** [@Mpr2187\_193130](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mpr2187_193130)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [March 14, 2025, 2:36am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/torque-specs-for-a-brake-job/199467 "2025-03-14T02:36:28Z")
Good morning all, Wondering if someone could help me out. I’m currently doing a brake job on a 2017 dodge Durango rt v8 hemi. I have the Haynes manual but it doesn’t really talk about the specks for caliper mounting bol… --- ## [2015 Ford Focus - TCM Extended Warranty Repair](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-ford-focus-tcm-extended-warranty-repair/199472)
**Author:** [@Lindseywelton30\_147397](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Lindseywelton30_147397)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 14, 2025, 1:33am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-ford-focus-tcm-extended-warranty-repair/199472 "2025-03-14T01:33:10Z")
I have a 2015 Ford Focus (purchased new). Several years back they issued an extended warranty (rather than a recall) because of complaints from the TCM. I don’t have the letter with me but this is the gist of it https:… --- ## [2016 Edge engine design flaw](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-edge-engine-design-flaw/187146)
**Author:** [@clairebaneytucker\_182483](https://community.cartalk.com/u/clairebaneytucker_182483)\ **Replies:** 58\ **Last updated:** [March 14, 2025, 12:32am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-edge-engine-design-flaw/187146 "2025-03-14T00:32:54Z")
Ford knowingly sold me a new Edge with a faulty engine design. Other years and several models have same problem. No recall, just waiting for engines to fail. Car in shop since August, over 6k in rentals, waiting for torq… --- ## [Battery voltage slowly rises](https://community.cartalk.com/t/battery-voltage-slowly-rises/198750)
**Author:** [@Cavell](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Cavell)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 13, 2025, 2:11pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/battery-voltage-slowly-rises/198750 "2025-03-13T14:11:32Z")
I did some work on my equinox and had battery unhooked for 1-2 weeks. Done now and it runs/starts fine. Car was sitting for 6 months so battery condition is unknown. Been driving it for a week now. Always starts ok. Was… --- ## [2021 Ford F150 service charging system soon message](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2021-ford-f150-service-charging-system-soon-message/199462)
**Author:** [@Jeanneb1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jeanneb1)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [March 13, 2025, 2:05pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2021-ford-f150-service-charging-system-soon-message/199462 "2025-03-13T14:05:32Z")
2021 Ford F150 hybrid getting a service charging system light message.I thought I might need to replace the battery which I did at no cost to me but message is still showing up. It seems to be running fine but I don’t wa… --- ## [2004 Ford Thunderbird - TPMS insights welcome](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-ford-thunderbird-tpms-insights-welcome/199457)
**Author:** [@paknght](https://community.cartalk.com/u/paknght)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 13, 2025, 1:25am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-ford-thunderbird-tpms-insights-welcome/199457 "2025-03-13T01:25:29Z")
Just bought a 2004 Thunderbird pacific coast before getting on this site. Seem to have ABS and tire sensor problems. looking for some feedback before I have to spend a ton of money --- ## [(VIN)tage Automotive Website](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vin-tage-automotive-website/199454)
**Author:** [@joe.lorfam\_193115](https://community.cartalk.com/u/joe.lorfam_193115)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [March 13, 2025, 12:48am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vin-tage-automotive-website/199454 "2025-03-13T00:48:34Z")
Hey all, just reaching out to see if anyone would be interested in this becoming a reality??? I am in the process currently of building a vintage vehicle platform that can verify any problems with the car before purchase… --- ## [2003 Ford Ranger - MPG drop - erratic](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-ford-ranger-mpg-drop-erratic/199461)
**Author:** [@bill01](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bill01)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 12, 2025, 10:10pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-ford-ranger-mpg-drop-erratic/199461 "2025-03-12T22:10:50Z")
11 miles per gallon town driving Erattic idle speed --- ## [Removing Dust Safely from a Car’s Surface](https://community.cartalk.com/t/removing-dust-safely-from-a-car-s-surface/119197)
**Author:** [@AudiFlyGuy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/AudiFlyGuy)\ **Replies:** 39\ **Last updated:** [March 12, 2025, 11:35am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/removing-dust-safely-from-a-car-s-surface/119197 "2025-03-12T11:35:53Z")
For a car that is garaged but not driven daily, what is a safe way to remove the dust that settles on the surface? I’ve been told that as long as the car is clean (other than light dust) it’s safe to use a quick detail… --- ## [Head gasket? Water pump?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/head-gasket-water-pump/199432)
**Author:** [@tylerlacasse123\_193098](https://community.cartalk.com/u/tylerlacasse123_193098)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [March 12, 2025, 1:34am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/head-gasket-water-pump/199432 "2025-03-12T01:34:24Z")
I have a 2001 Dodge ram 2500 with the 5.9 gasser. I was at the bar, drinking, and my water pump was weeping. I had to no choice but to cripple it home 7 miles. It stalled twice. I went and got a water pump and threw it … --- ## [Which radio episode has a woman recreating the sexy moan her car makes?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/which-radio-episode-has-a-woman-recreating-the-sexy-moan-her-car-makes/88010)
**Author:** [@ITgreybeard](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ITgreybeard)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 11, 2025, 8:25pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/which-radio-episode-has-a-woman-recreating-the-sexy-moan-her-car-makes/88010 "2025-03-11T20:25:06Z")
Does anyone recall which Car Talk episode features a woman recreating the moan her car makes, which sounded so sensual that Tom (or Ray?) recommended packaging and selling it? It's wonderfully funny, and possibly dates b… --- ## [2025 Mazda CX-50 Hybrid vs 2025 CRV Hybrid vs 2025 Lexus NX 350h](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2025-mazda-cx-50-hybrid-vs-2025-crv-hybrid-vs-2025-lexus-nx-350h/199425)
**Author:** [@michaelcsbba\_193090](https://community.cartalk.com/u/michaelcsbba_193090)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [March 11, 2025, 4:06pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2025-mazda-cx-50-hybrid-vs-2025-crv-hybrid-vs-2025-lexus-nx-350h/199425 "2025-03-11T16:06:43Z")
I am trying to decide which one of these 3 cars to buy. I test drove all three of them and I feel indifferent about the driving quality and comfort, they are all great! I am torn about which one of these cars to buy as … --- ## [2004 Ford Expedition - Do you think it's the fuel pump?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-ford-expedition-do-you-think-its-the-fuel-pump/199418)
**Author:** [@zigzag](https://community.cartalk.com/u/zigzag)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [March 11, 2025, 1:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-ford-expedition-do-you-think-its-the-fuel-pump/199418 "2025-03-11T13:40:10Z")
My 2004 Eddie Bauer Expedition died on me on the highway. It will crank over but won’t start. After being towed home and sitting until the next day it fired right up. A mechanic told me it was probably a fuel pump, which… --- ## [Chevy Silverado 2500HD Power Steering Whine](https://community.cartalk.com/t/chevy-silverado-2500hd-power-steering-whine/199443)
**Author:** [@sierraziegler\_193101](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sierraziegler_193101)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [March 10, 2025, 2:39pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/chevy-silverado-2500hd-power-steering-whine/199443 "2025-03-10T14:39:40Z")
My truck is making a loud whining noise, it gets louder when accelerating and steering is hard. The brake pedal vibrates when shifting it from park into drive. The reservoir is losing fluid. I have taken it to a shop abo… --- ## [This may be a new world record](https://community.cartalk.com/t/this-may-be-a-new-world-record/199421)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [March 10, 2025, 1:08am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/this-may-be-a-new-world-record/199421 "2025-03-10T01:08:50Z")
… unfortunately. --- ## [How can this car start without a starter relay](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-can-this-car-start-without-a-starter-relay/199429)
**Author:** [@emrevs17\_193095](https://community.cartalk.com/u/emrevs17_193095)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [March 9, 2025, 11:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-can-this-car-start-without-a-starter-relay/199429 "2025-03-09T23:21:43Z")
UPDATE: solved below Anyone with car knowledge out there can tell me how on earth a car (96 Taurus) can start without a starter relay? Clues: the lock cylinder had recently been broken by car thieves, and now the ca… --- ## [If you're hankering for a classic MG](https://community.cartalk.com/t/if-youre-hankering-for-a-classic-mg/199328)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 43\ **Last updated:** [March 9, 2025, 9:53pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/if-youre-hankering-for-a-classic-mg/199328 "2025-03-09T21:53:58Z")
… you will soon be able to buy a look-alike EV version, which will be manufactured in Virginia. That being said, it’s not cheap, it’s not fast, and its range is… limited. And, then there is the question of whether they… --- ## [CAR TALK Bought by Amazon?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-talk-bought-by-amazon/199307)
**Author:** [@VOLVO-V70](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VOLVO-V70)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [March 9, 2025, 4:53pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-talk-bought-by-amazon/199307 "2025-03-09T16:53:44Z")
The main page has an article about cleaning the touch screens in vehicles . That could be of some help to people . But every product has a link to Amazon web site. Me thinks this is just another sign that the Car Talk i… --- ## [2005 Camry burning oil](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-camry-burning-oil/199359)
**Author:** [@patrickconlin4455\_193034](https://community.cartalk.com/u/patrickconlin4455_193034)\ **Replies:** 35\ **Last updated:** [March 9, 2025, 4:05pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-camry-burning-oil/199359 "2025-03-09T16:05:11Z")
I’ve got a 2005 Toyota Camry 2.4l 4 cylinder that burns a lot of oil. This seems to be a common thing with these because of the pistons oil holes getting clogged. bought the car with 228k miles now it has 256k. Runs grea… --- ## [A new daily driver for old mopar guy?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-new-daily-driver-for-old-mopar-guy/199416)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [March 9, 2025, 3:48pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-new-daily-driver-for-old-mopar-guy/199416 "2025-03-09T15:48:18Z")
Hemmings is selling this restored 1960 Chrysler New Yorker–with only 86k on the odometer–and it looks really nice. My uncle had the convertible version of this car, with a red interior and a black top. It was a great … --- ## [Audi A3 2015 car makes creeky sound only when going over bumpy road while pressing gas pedal, HELP](https://community.cartalk.com/t/audi-a3-2015-car-makes-creeky-sound-only-when-going-over-bumpy-road-while-pressing-gas-pedal-help/199379)
**Author:** [@CupoZulu](https://community.cartalk.com/u/CupoZulu)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [March 9, 2025, 2:39pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/audi-a3-2015-car-makes-creeky-sound-only-when-going-over-bumpy-road-while-pressing-gas-pedal-help/199379 "2025-03-09T14:39:59Z")
Hello everyone, So i have problem where my car makes noises over bumpy road while pressing gas pedal, noises are coming from front of the car and i think somewhere where driver and front passenger legs are. Symptoms a… --- ## [Help Buying 2024 KIA Sportage](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-buying-2024-kia-sportage/199400)
**Author:** [@Dakotawoodsusa\_192743](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Dakotawoodsusa_192743)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [March 9, 2025, 5:20am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-buying-2024-kia-sportage/199400 "2025-03-09T05:20:04Z")
I need some advice from a mechanic that may know about the new GDI engines in the KIA Sportage. My wife and, I have a ‘2019 Hyundai Veloster Turbo’ we purchased it at the dealer in 2018 brand new. Recently we have been e… --- ## [Keep battery charged, Idle time? Convenient solar maintainer?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/keep-battery-charged-idle-time-convenient-solar-maintainer/199411)
**Author:** [@Barkydog](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Barkydog)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [March 8, 2025, 9:04pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/keep-battery-charged-idle-time-convenient-solar-maintainer/199411 "2025-03-08T21:04:22Z")
I have a 2017 Rav 4. Could go 5 weeks with no running while we are out of town. I try to take longer trips to let it charge when I run it. Battery sluggish start after 1.5 years. 2 Year warranty so was replaced for free,… --- ## [Logistics of getting a pre-purchase inspection on an older car](https://community.cartalk.com/t/logistics-of-getting-a-pre-purchase-inspection-on-an-older-car/199402)
**Author:** [@WesternRoadtripper1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/WesternRoadtripper1)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [March 8, 2025, 5:02pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/logistics-of-getting-a-pre-purchase-inspection-on-an-older-car/199402 "2025-03-08T17:02:36Z")
I’m still hunting for a second gen Toyota Sienna, specifically from a private owner. For the first time in history, I’m committed to getting a professional pre-purchase inspection. I have been incredibly lucky with previ… --- ## [2015 Ford Mustang - CEL comes and goes](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-ford-mustang-cel-comes-and-goes/199306)
**Author:** [@RoadMonger](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RoadMonger)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [March 8, 2025, 4:01pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-ford-mustang-cel-comes-and-goes/199306 "2025-03-08T16:01:33Z")
I am getting an intermittent check engine light. The scan tool shows that the catalytic converter on the passenger side is operating 3 degrees too hot. I can reset the fault code and drive anywhere from 400 miles to 1000… --- ## [2005 Civic sedan P0497](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-civic-sedan-p0497/199414)
**Author:** [@techie\_193074](https://community.cartalk.com/u/techie_193074)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [March 8, 2025, 1:25am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-civic-sedan-p0497/199414 "2025-03-08T01:25:56Z")
Hey all I’m working on a new to me car and it has a P0497(Evap low purge flow) I’m looking at rockauto and i am seeing both a purge valve and purge solenoid, and a vent valve and vent solenoid. Can anyone give me reso… --- ## [2005 Chrysler 300 - Any ideas on this light?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-chrysler-300-any-ideas-on-this-light/199368)
**Author:** [@epdupont](https://community.cartalk.com/u/epdupont)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [March 7, 2025, 9:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-chrysler-300-any-ideas-on-this-light/199368 "2025-03-07T21:15:06Z")
Icon light malfunction is on , on dash board of Chrysler 300 limited ,2005 what s happening? --- ## [Quick Survey: What’s Stopping Enthusiasts from Going Electric?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/quick-survey-what-s-stopping-enthusiasts-from-going-electric/199348)
**Author:** [@timotejilles21\_192687](https://community.cartalk.com/u/timotejilles21_192687)\ **Replies:** 75\ **Last updated:** [March 7, 2025, 9:05pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/quick-survey-what-s-stopping-enthusiasts-from-going-electric/199348 "2025-03-07T21:05:19Z")
Hi Everyone, I’ll try to keep this brief. Im currently doing my thesis/dissertation on why car enthusiasts specifically haven’t taken to electric cars despite new technologies aimed at us and what future sustainable fue… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=41) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=43)