# Latest **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=442 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 443 --- ## [Use higher Oil API Specification](https://community.cartalk.com/t/use-higher-oil-api-specification/170492)
**Author:** [@Shervan360](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Shervan360)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 27, 2020, 12:04pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/use-higher-oil-api-specification/170492 "2020-09-27T12:04:37Z")
Hello, suppose, the oil API offered by the factory in SJ. Is there a problem if we use higher levels? (for example SL) Is it beneficial? SJ in minimum requirements and can we use higher API? Thanks --- ## [Strange hum coming from front end](https://community.cartalk.com/t/strange-hum-coming-from-front-end/170307)
**Author:** [@SpudMuffin](https://community.cartalk.com/u/SpudMuffin)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 27, 2020, 5:54am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/strange-hum-coming-from-front-end/170307 "2020-09-27T05:54:28Z")
Just replaced the front struts. Had an issue during the procedure with the right side axle intermediate. Had to replace the axle because I pulled it apart. I completed the job successfully but now when I get over 55 mph … --- ## [2005 Dodge Magnum smokes like a fireplace](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-dodge-magnum-smokes-like-a-fireplace/169530)
**Author:** [@jdress](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jdress)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [September 27, 2020, 5:14am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-dodge-magnum-smokes-like-a-fireplace/169530 "2020-09-27T05:14:51Z")
just changed waterpump and timing belt now when it warms up it smokes like a fire place. is there something i can do to fix this --- ## [2007 Kia Sportage - Back door is stuck locked](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-kia-sportage-back-door-is-stuck-locked/170384)
**Author:** [@Tagem](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tagem)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 27, 2020, 5:10am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-kia-sportage-back-door-is-stuck-locked/170384 "2020-09-27T05:10:55Z")
The backdoor is locket. I cannot open it… --- ## [Moose bends Benz](https://community.cartalk.com/t/moose-bends-benz/170419)
**Author:** [@Robert-Gift](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Robert-Gift)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 27, 2020, 1:15am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/moose-bends-benz/170419 "2020-09-27T01:15:21Z")
--- ## [2012 Honda Accord Sdn - Uneven tire wear](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-honda-accord-sdn-uneven-tire-wear/170418)
**Author:** [@rickredmond](https://community.cartalk.com/u/rickredmond)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 27, 2020, 12:06am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-honda-accord-sdn-uneven-tire-wear/170418 "2020-09-27T00:06:50Z")
bad rear tire wear inner side of tire --- ## [1999 Lexus ES 300 - Locks me out](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-lexus-es-300-locks-me-out/170431)
**Author:** [@James35](https://community.cartalk.com/u/James35)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 26, 2020, 11:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-lexus-es-300-locks-me-out/170431 "2020-09-26T23:15:15Z")
My 99 Lexus E300 will lock me in the car and I have to crawl out. Only on the drivers side, has any one had this happen? --- ## [MAF code after replacing it](https://community.cartalk.com/t/maf-code-after-replacing-it/170376)
**Author:** [@Josh-187](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Josh-187)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 26, 2020, 5:36am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/maf-code-after-replacing-it/170376 "2020-09-26T05:36:16Z")
P00097, P00F4, P0102, P2199 I put in a new MAF, got a new filter and reset the battery and I’m still getting the codes above. It’s been a month since I changed everything. I’ve moved on to looking more into a vacuum lea… --- ## [Selling My 2016 Nissan Rogue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/selling-my-2016-nissan-rogue/170435)
**Author:** [@Tall-Paul-Iowa](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tall-Paul-Iowa)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [September 26, 2020, 9:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/selling-my-2016-nissan-rogue/170435 "2020-09-26T21:55:35Z")
Having difficulty selling this car. My wife died suddenly and I am now 1 driver with 2 SUVs. Posted on Facebook and word of mouth. Are there other good sources to advertise. I live in a very small town. Last time I sold … --- ## [Tensioner pulley](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tensioner-pulley/170421)
**Author:** [@Jessicaa-2](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jessicaa-2)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [September 26, 2020, 9:43pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tensioner-pulley/170421 "2020-09-26T21:43:37Z")
I have a 2000 toyota corolla. And I recently got my tensioner pulley changed. And it seems like it dont want to move. Is there any advice on how I can fix it? --- ## [2009 Ford Ranger- Seems to be running in high RPMS](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-ford-ranger-seems-to-be-running-in-high-rpms/170425)
**Author:** [@Telzey](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Telzey)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 26, 2020, 9:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-ford-ranger-seems-to-be-running-in-high-rpms/170425 "2020-09-26T21:29:17Z")
Ford ranger runs at 4000 rpm highway speed. --- ## [2006 Ford F250 - Shimmies](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-ford-f250-shimmies/170451)
**Author:** [@terrydaddona\_171067](https://community.cartalk.com/u/terrydaddona_171067)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 26, 2020, 9:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-ford-f250-shimmies/170451 "2020-09-26T21:15:33Z")
I’ve put new shocks and stirring stayblelizer and the frontend smimmies when hitting a pothole. Everything is tight on the frontend (4 wheel drive) what can it be? --- ## [2009 BMW 328 needs repairs in Tempe](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-bmw-328-needs-repairs-in-tempe/170445)
**Author:** [@RayO](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RayO)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [September 26, 2020, 9:04pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-bmw-328-needs-repairs-in-tempe/170445 "2020-09-26T21:04:51Z")
I’m new to this site. Can anyone recommend a good BMW mechanic in the Tempe, AZ area? --- ## [Camber issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/camber-issue/169810)
**Author:** [@Cavell](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Cavell)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [September 26, 2020, 7:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/camber-issue/169810 "2020-09-26T19:49:06Z")
I got new front wheels and tires and noticed 1 wheel has slight negative camber and the other has positive camber. I held a 2’ level against each tire and it’s not my imagination. You should not be able to see different … --- ## [Minor fender bender in a parking lot - what to do?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/minor-fender-bender-in-a-parking-lot-what-to-do/170432)
**Author:** [@nsmodi73\_151512](https://community.cartalk.com/u/nsmodi73_151512)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [September 26, 2020, 7:25pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/minor-fender-bender-in-a-parking-lot-what-to-do/170432 "2020-09-26T19:25:42Z")
Hi all So, I accidentally backed into a Jeep last night in a parking lot. Totally my fault. The owner was on a restaurant patio next to his car and totally saw what happened. Scuff mark on his rear bumper, and his bump… --- ## [Previous issue 08 Tacoma mpg dropped](https://community.cartalk.com/t/previous-issue-08-tacoma-mpg-dropped/170454)
**Author:** [@Samnonono3\_149655](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Samnonono3_149655)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 26, 2020, 6:27pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/previous-issue-08-tacoma-mpg-dropped/170454 "2020-09-26T18:27:01Z")
Continuing the discussion from 2008 toyota tacoma fuel mileage has dropped: This maybe a different issue but does anyone know about WAI Global? They sell a new alternator on Rock Auto for 225. Not remanufacterd. Output… --- ## [2015 Toyota Tacoma vibration when accelerating](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-toyota-tacoma-vibration-when-accelerating/167331)
**Author:** [@UNKNOWN38](https://community.cartalk.com/u/UNKNOWN38)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 26, 2020, 6:17pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-toyota-tacoma-vibration-when-accelerating/167331 "2020-09-26T18:17:24Z")
at 40 mph i have a vibration when I excelerate up small incline --- ## [Car tries to start itself when it's already on](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-tries-to-start-itself-when-its-already-on/170450)
**Author:** [@Brooke-17](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Brooke-17)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 26, 2020, 4:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-tries-to-start-itself-when-its-already-on/170450 "2020-09-26T16:54:50Z")
I have a 2013 Nissan Rogue. Both when I self start it and keys aren’t in the ignition and when the keys are in the ignition, the car will try to start up even though it’s already on. The noise it makes is the same noise… --- ## [Lucid - new electric car coming](https://community.cartalk.com/t/lucid-new-electric-car-coming/170254)
**Author:** [@Dakotaboy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Dakotaboy)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [September 26, 2020, 2:45pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/lucid-new-electric-car-coming/170254 "2020-09-26T14:45:04Z")
I was drifting through the channels on TV and came across a show about a new electric car that’s going to hit the market next year, Lucid. I missed most of it but it seemed to be saying the base car would have a 640 HP … --- ## [$3,500 for a 1990 silverado 4x4?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/3-500-for-a-1990-silverado-4x4/170405)
**Author:** [@Jordan-46](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jordan-46)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 26, 2020, 2:30pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/3-500-for-a-1990-silverado-4x4/170405 "2020-09-26T14:30:27Z")
considering this truck. I know nothing about trucks have only bought 1 car before…does this seem like a good deal? Looking for a truck to use as a possible evac vehicle and for hauling stuff for my partner’s landscaping … --- ## [2013 Dodge Grand Caravan - Ticks](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-dodge-grand-caravan-ticks/170358)
**Author:** [@DonaldTurk](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DonaldTurk)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 26, 2020, 1:41pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-dodge-grand-caravan-ticks/170358 "2020-09-26T13:41:52Z")
ticking sound from the engine --- ## [Brake noise after tire rotation](https://community.cartalk.com/t/brake-noise-after-tire-rotation/67443)
**Author:** [@gatecrash](https://community.cartalk.com/u/gatecrash)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [September 26, 2020, 12:46pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/brake-noise-after-tire-rotation/67443 "2020-09-26T12:46:39Z")
First of all, thank you to the person who posted instructions for posting, as the big red "Ask a Question" button was invisible to me. Now that I've established my observational skills, here's my question: My wife ha… --- ## [How can I clean this scale off my car?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-can-i-clean-this-scale-off-my-car/170284)
**Author:** [@Involute](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Involute)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [September 26, 2020, 4:09am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-can-i-clean-this-scale-off-my-car/170284 "2020-09-26T04:09:39Z")
I just noticed a sort of scale on the side of my car that doesn’t come off at the car wash (see attached pic). I park my car outside where it regularly gets sprayed by our lawn sprinklers, so it may be from that; I hone… --- ## [2012 Nissan Altima - How should I mix the coolant?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-nissan-altima-how-should-i-mix-the-coolant/170403)
**Author:** [@al55](https://community.cartalk.com/u/al55)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [September 26, 2020, 4:05am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-nissan-altima-how-should-i-mix-the-coolant/170403 "2020-09-26T04:05:00Z")
Radiator capacity is 2 gal. should i replace coolant with 2 gal. of 50//50 premixed or 1 gal. of distilled water and 1 gal of the 50/50 premixed coolant thanks --- ## [2016 Audi A3 warning lights](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-audi-a3-warning-lights/170259)
**Author:** [@ReynaldoBarahona](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ReynaldoBarahona)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [September 26, 2020, 3:22am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-audi-a3-warning-lights/170259 "2020-09-26T03:22:42Z")
Engine Start System Malfunction, Automatic headlights System Fault(white indicator)Light/rain sensor, Park (Indicator Orange)w/light/rain sensor, seat belt, Air bag light --- ## [Engine not warming up to 190](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-not-warming-up-to-190/70125)
**Author:** [@Madddawg](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Madddawg)\ **Replies:** 41\ **Last updated:** [September 26, 2020, 12:58am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-not-warming-up-to-190/70125 "2020-09-26T00:58:19Z")
We got a 95 Grand Cherokee with a 318 (what ever liter that is). With the radiator unblocked the engine temp only gets up around 130 and with it blocked the temp it gets up to 170. Last night after driving for 50 min i… --- ## [2017 Hyundai Tucson - It wasn't the motor or switch](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-hyundai-tucson-it-wasnt-the-motor-or-switch/170368)
**Author:** [@Mario29](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mario29)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 25, 2020, 10:58pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-hyundai-tucson-it-wasnt-the-motor-or-switch/170368 "2020-09-25T22:58:50Z")
Power Drive side window does not work. Replaced motor and control switch. --- ## [2017 Ford Focus - Headlight setting](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-ford-focus-headlight-setting/170409)
**Author:** [@ChristopherFord](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ChristopherFord)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 25, 2020, 10:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-ford-focus-headlight-setting/170409 "2020-09-25T22:47:26Z")
My head light shines down on ground from a accident --- ## [My Integra Story and a cost analysis](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-integra-story-and-a-cost-analysis/170349)
**Author:** [@christopher\_171003](https://community.cartalk.com/u/christopher_171003)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [September 25, 2020, 9:20pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-integra-story-and-a-cost-analysis/170349 "2020-09-25T21:20:19Z")
I bought my 1999 Integra in 2006 with 106,000 miles. 5 speed, good solid clutch, ran well. Over the years I replaced or repaired it as needed. Three years ago I replaced the fuel lines, brake lines, all shocks and str… --- ## [2016 Cadillac XTS - Jerks and hisses](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-cadillac-xts-jerks-and-hisses/170399)
**Author:** [@MichaelSchoeppner](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MichaelSchoeppner)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 25, 2020, 8:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-cadillac-xts-jerks-and-hisses/170399 "2020-09-25T20:29:53Z")
I have a 2016 Cadillac XTS. Took car to dealership 7 times for this issue and they say they could only replicate this issue one time and no error code is displaying. This issue is random but seems to happen more during… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=441) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=443)