# Latest **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=44 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 45 --- ## [Flooded car won’t start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/flooded-car-won-t-start/199227)
**Author:** [@Cavell](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Cavell)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [February 28, 2025, 2:13pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/flooded-car-won-t-start/199227 "2025-02-28T14:13:19Z")
Well, it might crank. Probably won’t start. strong text --- ## [Massaging seats](https://community.cartalk.com/t/massaging-seats/199294)
**Author:** [@RandomTroll](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RandomTroll)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 28, 2025, 3:10am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/massaging-seats/199294 "2025-02-28T03:10:54Z")
The April issue of Consumer Reports, the automobile issue, just came out. The inside back page mentions massaging seats, apparently coming. I guess you have to do something when you’re driving your car. I expect Mr Bo… --- ## [Charcoal oil caked on block](https://community.cartalk.com/t/charcoal-oil-caked-on-block/199298)
**Author:** [@purplehzink\_192988](https://community.cartalk.com/u/purplehzink_192988)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [February 27, 2025, 10:42pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/charcoal-oil-caked-on-block/199298 "2025-02-27T22:42:01Z")
I went to do a spark plug change and then had to replace the valve cover gasket and then stopped in shock. The previous owners (friends of mine who gave me the car) never changed the oil so this was the results. What is … --- ## [This is a maintenance list](https://community.cartalk.com/t/this-is-a-maintenance-list/199289)
**Author:** [@smc85](https://community.cartalk.com/u/smc85)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [February 27, 2025, 10:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/this-is-a-maintenance-list/199289 "2025-02-27T22:15:02Z")
This was emailed to me; some things need checking and possibly replacing. I was wondering if you could tell me which will be the hardest and easiest to do. Manufacturer Recommended Services at 60,000 Miles Inspect Acce… --- ## [Veyron $240k exhaust?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/veyron-240k-exhaust/199288)
**Author:** [@Cavell](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Cavell)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [February 27, 2025, 10:01pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/veyron-240k-exhaust/199288 "2025-02-27T22:01:39Z")
i see the new veyron tour billion for $4 million has an optional 8 pipe exhaust for $240k cost.how the backbox is made determines sound but going from 2 or 4 pipes to 8 seems like a scam. or just a marketing ploy? --- ## [Parking brake needed?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/parking-brake-needed/199300)
**Author:** [@Cavell](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Cavell)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 27, 2025, 8:32pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/parking-brake-needed/199300 "2025-02-27T20:32:24Z")
Car i got was making noise from rear area. From this. The cable end is gone. Is it hard to replace missing cable? No hardware. No shoes. This is all I found. The linkage was loose and bouncing around. --- ## [Corolla E120 dashboard night lights](https://community.cartalk.com/t/corolla-e120-dashboard-night-lights/192926)
**Author:** [@Ido](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ido)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [February 27, 2025, 6:32pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/corolla-e120-dashboard-night-lights/192926 "2025-02-27T18:32:11Z")
Hi I have a problem with my 2006-2007 Corolla E120 that came in the interim since last winter. I noticed that when I drive at night that the dashboard, among other things, that the speed indicator misses Dim mode and g… --- ## [Lambo Aventador 2013 - Airbag Control module](https://community.cartalk.com/t/lambo-aventador-2013-airbag-control-module/199226)
**Author:** [@abbie\_192933](https://community.cartalk.com/u/abbie_192933)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [February 27, 2025, 2:17am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/lambo-aventador-2013-airbag-control-module/199226 "2025-02-27T02:17:21Z")
Hi All , My boss has a 2013 Lambo Aventador and he has purchased a new airbag conrol module which needs to be coded to the car. We are looking for a mechanic who can do this? Any help would be great. We are based in Her… --- ## [Cars from the street where I grew up](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cars-from-the-street-where-i-grew-up/198905)
**Author:** [@asemaster](https://community.cartalk.com/u/asemaster)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [February 26, 2025, 9:20pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cars-from-the-street-where-i-grew-up/198905 "2025-02-26T21:20:27Z")
I was talking today with a coworker about the cars we grew up around. I realized I was born into a “blended” family, meaning my folks had a Ford and a GM car, and we started talking about all the cars our neighbors and f… --- ## [Drum break issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/drum-break-issue/199267)
**Author:** [@smc85](https://community.cartalk.com/u/smc85)\ **Replies:** 48\ **Last updated:** [February 26, 2025, 8:30pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/drum-break-issue/199267 "2025-02-26T20:30:56Z")
I am doing the brake drums on a 2019 Chevy Trax. I took the drums off, but I am only repairing one at a time to check my work. I’ve watched a few videos, even one similar to my brake setup, so I think everything is corre… --- ## [Cheap vette](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cheap-vette/199260)
**Author:** [@Cavell](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Cavell)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [February 26, 2025, 4:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cheap-vette/199260 "2025-02-26T16:54:09Z")
Those were the days --- ## [Part for Mercedes-Benz CLK320 work with E320?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/part-for-mercedes-benz-clk320-work-with-e320/199283)
**Author:** [@laquintessenceofdust](https://community.cartalk.com/u/laquintessenceofdust)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 26, 2025, 1:22pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/part-for-mercedes-benz-clk320-work-with-e320/199283 "2025-02-26T13:22:56Z")
Hi. My sister bought a used Mercedes Benz E320 (2000) and when it indicated it was low on oil and we went to top it off, the dipstick had no markings on it whatsoever. It is some piece of junk replacement. I need to buy … --- ## [Ford Fiesta 2001 Suspension Frame Crash](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ford-fiesta-2001-suspension-frame-crash/199265)
**Author:** [@austraray\_192965](https://community.cartalk.com/u/austraray_192965)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [February 26, 2025, 11:24am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ford-fiesta-2001-suspension-frame-crash/199265 "2025-02-26T11:24:04Z")
Hi, i am fixing this Ford fiesta that had a frontal left crash. It wasn’t that bad if it isn’t for the fact that the frame where the suspensions are located got bent during the crash. It’s not really that much, but at… --- ## [Door handle problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/door-handle-problem/199281)
**Author:** [@Matt01](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Matt01)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [February 26, 2025, 2:24am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/door-handle-problem/199281 "2025-02-26T02:24:53Z")
Hi all, Does someone know how this nut is called? I need one for my door handle. The bolt is M6 and I tried with a rivet nut, but the hole is too small for it, and I do not want to drill because of the paint damage. Th… --- ## [Is a car sunroof one of the most overrated features?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-a-car-sunroof-one-of-the-most-overrated-features/199001)
**Author:** [@aslamaqib307\_192690](https://community.cartalk.com/u/aslamaqib307_192690)\ **Replies:** 158\ **Last updated:** [February 26, 2025, 2:17am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-a-car-sunroof-one-of-the-most-overrated-features/199001 "2025-02-26T02:17:28Z")
The Sunroof is probably the most overhyped feature right now. It’s one of those features that’ll make you wow" when buying, only to never use it again. I have seen so many friends of mine paying more for a used car havin… --- ## [Road congestion pricing zone](https://community.cartalk.com/t/road-congestion-pricing-zone/198629)
**Author:** [@Clueless33](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Clueless33)\ **Replies:** 93\ **Last updated:** [February 25, 2025, 8:59pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/road-congestion-pricing-zone/198629 "2025-02-25T20:59:24Z")
As most of you probably already know, NY has issued on Jan. 5 that each vehicle will be charged $9 every time they travel on a certain street in NYC, which can be amounted to $270 per month. It is not clear whether th… --- ## [If car does not start when really cold is it motor or battery](https://community.cartalk.com/t/if-car-does-not-start-when-really-cold-is-it-motor-or-battery/199230)
**Author:** [@Barkydog](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Barkydog)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [February 25, 2025, 3:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/if-car-does-not-start-when-really-cold-is-it-motor-or-battery/199230 "2025-02-25T15:56:06Z")
I am inclined to say it is the motor, as I have had block heater in a car and it starts ok even at 46 below. Block heaters do nothing for the battery, but I have seen battery blanket warmers. --- ## [Audi a3 700e repair did nothing](https://community.cartalk.com/t/audi-a3-700e-repair-did-nothing/199254)
**Author:** [@gamenasta5](https://community.cartalk.com/u/gamenasta5)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [February 25, 2025, 3:18pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/audi-a3-700e-repair-did-nothing/199254 "2025-02-25T15:18:35Z")
Hello, i have already wrote here before about my car. Audi a3 2010 1.6TDI 105HP 7 speed automatic. Once winter started i had a problem that when i start the car cold, rpm scale would go up and down and car would begin to… --- ## [Locating Cylinder Head Temperature Sensor on 2014 Ford Fusion SE 1.5L Turbocharged EcoBoost](https://community.cartalk.com/t/locating-cylinder-head-temperature-sensor-on-2014-ford-fusion-se-1-5l-turbocharged-ecoboost/199275)
**Author:** [@cwillett05](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cwillett05)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 25, 2025, 2:30pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/locating-cylinder-head-temperature-sensor-on-2014-ford-fusion-se-1-5l-turbocharged-ecoboost/199275 "2025-02-25T14:30:42Z")
I am having serious difficulty locating the CHT sensor on my engine. Where exactly is the CHT sensor located on a 2014 Fusion 1.5L EcoBoost? I have the Ford schematic, but I can’t find it. What do I need to remove to acc… --- ## [Interesting video showing idiotic accident](https://community.cartalk.com/t/interesting-video-showing-idiotic-accident/199268)
**Author:** [@Clueless33](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Clueless33)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [February 25, 2025, 1:46pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/interesting-video-showing-idiotic-accident/199268 "2025-02-25T13:46:25Z")
My car was totaled in 99% similar way shown in the video above in 2011. The only difference is that the elderly who crashed into me was coming out of a driveway and had a stop sign on his street, and I … --- ## [2014 Nissan Juke - Overheating](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-nissan-juke-overheating/199159)
**Author:** [@alan32](https://community.cartalk.com/u/alan32)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [February 24, 2025, 4:11pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-nissan-juke-overheating/199159 "2025-02-24T16:11:43Z")
car over heating blowing out steam after using air con on hot day --- ## [BING I share your concern](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bing-i-share-your-concern/199180)
**Author:** [@VOLVO-V70](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VOLVO-V70)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [February 24, 2025, 3:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bing-i-share-your-concern/199180 "2025-02-24T15:55:34Z")
First for those who are not regulars here. Bing is the screen name for a long time member. Recently Bing posted that he might be looking for a new vehicle or even 2. But with all the recalls of brands that should have … --- ## [Does warming up your vehicle damage its engine?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/does-warming-up-your-vehicle-damage-its-engine/199238)
**Author:** [@Clueless33](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Clueless33)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [February 24, 2025, 1:39pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/does-warming-up-your-vehicle-damage-its-engine/199238 "2025-02-24T13:39:58Z")
My apology for posting frequent threads. I know it can be annoying to respond to the same poster several times. I’ll try to post less in the future. But as of now, I stumbled across this article claiming that warmi… --- ## [Car Won't Start, Battery, Alternator, and Starter Test Good](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-wont-start-battery-alternator-and-starter-test-good/198411)
**Author:** [@miketho16\_192233](https://community.cartalk.com/u/miketho16_192233)\ **Replies:** 45\ **Last updated:** [February 24, 2025, 1:30pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-wont-start-battery-alternator-and-starter-test-good/198411 "2025-02-24T13:30:20Z")
I have a 2007 Honda Accord LX. After running several errands with 5 to 10 minutes of city driving between each stop, it wouldn’t start after the final stop (20 minutes in the grocery store). The lights were not left on, … --- ## [The best-sounding race car in at least a decade](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-best-sounding-race-car-in-at-least-a-decade/199250)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 23, 2025, 1:45pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-best-sounding-race-car-in-at-least-a-decade/199250 "2025-02-23T13:45:25Z")
Enjoy! --- ## [How Is Simulated Shifting CVT Not Insane?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-is-simulated-shifting-cvt-not-insane/199240)
**Author:** [@auto-owner](https://community.cartalk.com/u/auto-owner)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [February 23, 2025, 6:24am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-is-simulated-shifting-cvt-not-insane/199240 "2025-02-23T06:24:24Z")
Truly sad if it is another pointless complication to malfunction. --- ## [Honing Alusil Engine blocks?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honing-alusil-engine-blocks/199146)
**Author:** [@Dakotawoodsusa\_192743](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Dakotawoodsusa_192743)\ **Replies:** 38\ **Last updated:** [February 23, 2025, 4:03am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honing-alusil-engine-blocks/199146 "2025-02-23T04:03:56Z")
Im taking my N62 V8 engine down to the block, im going to drop it off at a local BMW shop once removed. id really love to check the cylinder walls but i heard you cant hone alusil blocks like usual has any mechanic had e… --- ## [School bus stopping around steep corners](https://community.cartalk.com/t/school-bus-stopping-around-steep-corners/199154)
**Author:** [@Clueless33](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Clueless33)\ **Replies:** 72\ **Last updated:** [February 23, 2025, 12:58am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/school-bus-stopping-around-steep-corners/199154 "2025-02-23T00:58:33Z")
Hello CarTalk folks and those well informed of road rules regulation. Today’s topic from me is about another school bus discussion. Ever since my past experience with running into trouble with a school bus, I’ve b… --- ## [Car doesn't allow me to accelerate when raining/wet roads](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-doesnt-allow-me-to-accelerate-when-raining-wet-roads/199243)
**Author:** [@ldevers9\_192947](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ldevers9_192947)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [February 22, 2025, 8:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-doesnt-allow-me-to-accelerate-when-raining-wet-roads/199243 "2025-02-22T20:40:20Z")
Hi, I drive a 2015 Hyundai Accent automatic with under 90,000km and am having trouble with the vehicle when it’s raining/really wet streets (puddles). When the roads are wet my car drives fine at first but then starts s… --- ## [My new car's 1st adventure](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-new-cars-1st-adventure/198908)
**Author:** [@FSH003](https://community.cartalk.com/u/FSH003)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [February 21, 2025, 11:59pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-new-cars-1st-adventure/198908 "2025-02-21T23:59:23Z")
I just posted about the new car I purchased, a 2024 Subaru BRZ Limited. Well, it’s first day, uhm well by the time the deal was finally sealed it was his first evening in the world outside the dealership he’s been at fo… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=43) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=45)