# Latest **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=466 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 467 --- ## [Should I fix these scratches before selling my car?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/should-i-fix-these-scratches-before-selling-my-car/168650)
**Author:** [@switters](https://community.cartalk.com/u/switters)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [August 14, 2020, 12:12pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/should-i-fix-these-scratches-before-selling-my-car/168650 "2020-08-14T12:12:22Z")
I’m selling a 2019 Subaru Outback Touring 3.6R. (We bought a trailer this summer and needed a larger vehicle to tow it.) It has 6,000 miles and is in great condition, with one exception: it has several significant scratc… --- ## [Parasticcc drainnnn](https://community.cartalk.com/t/parasticcc-drainnnn/168519)
**Author:** [@NG-34](https://community.cartalk.com/u/NG-34)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [August 14, 2020, 11:30am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/parasticcc-drainnnn/168519 "2020-08-14T11:30:00Z")
Guys is that normal for alternator to draw when the car is turn off？the draw just gone when i remove the alternator batt wire…any idea about what problem is that…the car battery will drain overnighy --- ## [Pontiac grand am 3.4 random starting, and running issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/pontiac-grand-am-3-4-random-starting-and-running-issues/88569)
**Author:** [@JohnMD](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JohnMD)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [August 14, 2020, 10:05am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/pontiac-grand-am-3-4-random-starting-and-running-issues/88569 "2020-08-14T10:05:26Z")
I have a 01 GrandAM 3.4. I have a reoccurring problem with this car. The car will randomly not start, and die while driving. Some days I can drive the car with no problems, and some days it will only have starting proble… --- ## [Built to last](https://community.cartalk.com/t/built-to-last/168314)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 36\ **Last updated:** [August 14, 2020, 3:10am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/built-to-last/168314 "2020-08-14T03:10:38Z")
The President of Iceland (he is the one who is waving) is pictured as he is about to get into his official vehicle, a 1942 Packard Touring Limousine, with body by LeBaron. --- ## [Toyota Matrix 2005 model - Battery Issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/toyota-matrix-2005-model-battery-issue/168540)
**Author:** [@alay.jalpa.2012\_169863](https://community.cartalk.com/u/alay.jalpa.2012_169863)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [August 14, 2020, 3:07am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/toyota-matrix-2005-model-battery-issue/168540 "2020-08-14T03:07:44Z")
Hello- I have Toyota Matrix 2005 model. My car always had the issue where you don’t drive it for 2-3 days and then the car does not start unless given a jumpstart. Situation has just intensified in covid. 2 days ago I go… --- ## [Cleaning windows inside](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cleaning-windows-inside/168589)
**Author:** [@melott](https://community.cartalk.com/u/melott)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [August 14, 2020, 2:49am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cleaning-windows-inside/168589 "2020-08-14T02:49:29Z")
I have been the last few years using newspapers and vinegar water for the interior of windows, but have read a recommendation for alcohol and rags. Any opinions? --- ## [Best chemical/solution/stuff to use to clean inside and outside windshield glass](https://community.cartalk.com/t/best-chemical-solution-stuff-to-use-to-clean-inside-and-outside-windshield-glass/68826)
**Author:** [@dn4192](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dn4192)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [August 14, 2020, 2:36am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/best-chemical-solution-stuff-to-use-to-clean-inside-and-outside-windshield-glass/68826 "2020-08-14T02:36:42Z")
I was wondering what is the best stuff you can use that will give you the cleanest glass and keep it from fogging up and such. I have used windex and it's okay but after about a week my glass needs cleaning again (insid… --- ## [1998 Mazda MazdaSpeed Miata MX-5 - Value](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-mazda-mazdaspeed-miata-mx-5-value/168597)
**Author:** [@Janet17](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Janet17)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [August 14, 2020, 2:12am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-mazda-mazdaspeed-miata-mx-5-value/168597 "2020-08-14T02:12:19Z")
What is my Mazda mistake worth? --- ## [In defense of topping off](https://community.cartalk.com/t/in-defense-of-topping-off/167209)
**Author:** [@Fred28](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Fred28)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [August 14, 2020, 2:11am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/in-defense-of-topping-off/167209 "2020-08-14T02:11:38Z")
Hi Ray. I just saw your article about NOT topping off the gas tank in our paper. Topping off the tank is something that I have been doing for years. I can usually put into the tank another 2 to 3 gallons on each fill … --- ## [2005 Altima Flashing Check Engine Light and lurching motion](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-altima-flashing-check-engine-light-and-lurching-motion/100973)
**Author:** [@crockett](https://community.cartalk.com/u/crockett)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [August 14, 2020, 12:57am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-altima-flashing-check-engine-light-and-lurching-motion/100973 "2020-08-14T00:57:22Z")
My 2005 Nissan Altima has an odd habit. I don't know how long it has been going on, I bought it in Oct and noticed the behavior shortly after. Here are some symptons. While driving the check engine light will flash any… --- ## [2020 Jeep Renegade - Bullet hole](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2020-jeep-renegade-bullet-hole/168646)
**Author:** [@Serenity.2](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Serenity.2)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 13, 2020, 11:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2020-jeep-renegade-bullet-hole/168646 "2020-08-13T23:28:11Z")
One bullet hole in the back of the car ( truck door ) --- ## [Are CVT transmissions really all that bad?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/are-cvt-transmissions-really-all-that-bad/87294)
**Author:** [@MG-McAnick](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MG-McAnick)\ **Replies:** 47\ **Last updated:** [August 13, 2020, 11:00pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/are-cvt-transmissions-really-all-that-bad/87294 "2020-08-13T23:00:55Z")
When they were first introduced, CVTs were only found on smaller cars. The first full sized cars I remember having CVTs were the Ford 500 and its sister, the Mercury Montego. A lot of people stayed away from those cars… --- ## [2016 Chrysler Town & Country - Weird start up](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-chrysler-town-country-weird-start-up/168552)
**Author:** [@JamesTurner](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JamesTurner)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 13, 2020, 9:12pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-chrysler-town-country-weird-start-up/168552 "2020-08-13T21:12:58Z")
When attempting to start the electrical system started to chatter with the parking lights blinking. the chatter was from the fuse box under the hood. Remote key stopped working and the locked doors would not unlock and r… --- ## [Red hot rotor](https://community.cartalk.com/t/red-hot-rotor/168632)
**Author:** [@Scott-Sinefield](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Scott-Sinefield)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 13, 2020, 7:01pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/red-hot-rotor/168632 "2020-08-13T19:01:10Z")
I’ll skip the backstory. Had a caliper not fully release; fortunately on a short drive home from the store. Left rotor was glowing red hot when I got home. \[Sadly I didn’t think to get a picture.\] Anyway I bought a new c… --- ## [Is it the battery? No... Is it the alternator? No... Then what the heck is it?!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-it-the-battery-no-is-it-the-alternator-no-then-what-the-heck-is-it/4521)
**Author:** [@ExtraTrstl](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ExtraTrstl)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [August 13, 2020, 6:32pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-it-the-battery-no-is-it-the-alternator-no-then-what-the-heck-is-it/4521 "2020-08-13T18:32:31Z")
I'm a novice at best, so pardon the lack of technical jargon and what have you. The story is long, but if you're looking for a head scratcher I probably got it. I've got a 1998 Pontiac Bonneville SE with close to 20… --- ## [The happy life](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-happy-life/168601)
**Author:** [@Jimmy-114](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jimmy-114)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 13, 2020, 6:18pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-happy-life/168601 "2020-08-13T18:18:11Z")
Hi my name is tina and I am from London and I came to America when I was 11 years old and because I came here so I can grow up here and finish my school here in America and I want to be a doctor --- ## [Chevy Venture A/C Compressors](https://community.cartalk.com/t/chevy-venture-a-c-compressors/168626)
**Author:** [@ednja](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ednja)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 13, 2020, 6:11pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/chevy-venture-a-c-compressors/168626 "2020-08-13T18:11:32Z")
What’s the difference between an AC compressor that’s rated for front AC only and an AC compressor that’s rated for both front and rear AC? The reason I’m asking is that I’m planning to replace the compressor in my vent… --- ## [2003 Nissan Pathfinder doesn't always start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-nissan-pathfinder-doesnt-always-start/168603)
**Author:** [@ShelleyHoward](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ShelleyHoward)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 13, 2020, 5:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-nissan-pathfinder-doesnt-always-start/168603 "2020-08-13T17:29:24Z")
Doesn’t always start --- ## [Putting too much gas in a car](https://community.cartalk.com/t/putting-too-much-gas-in-a-car/168621)
**Author:** [@johnbarry](https://community.cartalk.com/u/johnbarry)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 13, 2020, 5:04pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/putting-too-much-gas-in-a-car/168621 "2020-08-13T17:04:55Z")
I seem to recall this topic coming up here some time ago. Is it a bad idea to keep pumping gas into a car when the pump shuts? --- ## [A new electric luxury sedan](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-new-electric-luxury-sedan/168565)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [August 13, 2020, 4:58pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-new-electric-luxury-sedan/168565 "2020-08-13T16:58:12Z")
… with a longer driving range than its Tesla competitor. And, IMHO, it’s very nicely-styled. --- ## [Help brake problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-brake-problem/168612)
**Author:** [@Pratt0726](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Pratt0726)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 13, 2020, 12:36pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-brake-problem/168612 "2020-08-13T12:36:43Z")
Need help I have replaced the brake booster and the master cylinder to my truck and bleed brakes and brakes still goes to floor need ideas please help --- ## [99 sable plugs](https://community.cartalk.com/t/99-sable-plugs/168556)
**Author:** [@Dylan-32](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Dylan-32)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [August 13, 2020, 4:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/99-sable-plugs/168556 "2020-08-13T16:15:02Z")
I just bought a nice 99 Sable with a 3.0L V-6 U engine. I just replaced the very old Autolite 104 plugs with motocraft platinum sp-432 plugs gapped at 44. The car ran ok before but since the plugs were old I decided to c… --- ## [2015 Honda Civic Sdn - AC compressor](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-honda-civic-sdn-ac-compressor/168599)
**Author:** [@MariaS1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MariaS1)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 13, 2020, 3:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-honda-civic-sdn-ac-compressor/168599 "2020-08-13T15:35:53Z")
I purchased a new 2015 Honda Civic. The air never worked properly but living in Philadelphia I managed to ignore the hot air blowing during the day and the cool air blowing at night. I recently moved to Florida and the h… --- ## [Question about Power Booster on Ford Edge 2013](https://community.cartalk.com/t/question-about-power-booster-on-ford-edge-2013/168616)
**Author:** [@brucejennifer](https://community.cartalk.com/u/brucejennifer)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [August 13, 2020, 3:16pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/question-about-power-booster-on-ford-edge-2013/168616 "2020-08-13T15:16:00Z")
I have a question. We recently found out that our Power Booster needs to be changed on our Ford Edge 2013. Apparently it was under a soft recall so we weren’t notified of this issue prior to something happening. We went … --- ## [2018 Buick Regal - Where are the dead chipmunks?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-buick-regal-where-are-the-dead-chipmunks/168550)
**Author:** [@Wade49](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Wade49)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 13, 2020, 9:32am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-buick-regal-where-are-the-dead-chipmunks/168550 "2020-08-13T09:32:05Z")
Chipmunk nest in dash area.It must have died, as the smell is bad! I checked the cabin filter. It was clean & like new! Is there another access I can check? --- ## [2012 Hyundai Sonata "shift to park" indicator](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-hyundai-sonata-shift-to-park-indicator/168607)
**Author:** [@Grich](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Grich)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 13, 2020, 9:08am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-hyundai-sonata-shift-to-park-indicator/168607 "2020-08-13T09:08:34Z")
The indicator next to my speedometer read “Shift to Park”. I let off the brake the car went move back until I hear click and it stop moving but the auxiliary items were still on. The car beeped when the key was away from… --- ## [2012 Dodge Grand Caravan Seat stuck](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-dodge-grand-caravan-seat-stuck/168535)
**Author:** [@none21](https://community.cartalk.com/u/none21)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 13, 2020, 3:21am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-dodge-grand-caravan-seat-stuck/168535 "2020-08-13T03:21:21Z")
2012 dodge caravan I can’t get the upright rear seat to release and go down into the storage space. --- ## [2003 Century Intermittently won't start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-century-intermittently-wont-start/167372)
**Author:** [@hopkir](https://community.cartalk.com/u/hopkir)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 13, 2020, 2:55am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-century-intermittently-wont-start/167372 "2020-08-13T02:55:50Z")
My wife’s car will no longer start. It was intermittently starting, but not now. When you turn the key, the power comes on, the dash lights light up, but when you turn it far enough to engage the starter, nothing. No cli… --- ## [Garage saying I need a transmission flush](https://community.cartalk.com/t/garage-saying-i-need-a-transmission-flush/168585)
**Author:** [@Anthony-107](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Anthony-107)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [August 13, 2020, 2:01am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/garage-saying-i-need-a-transmission-flush/168585 "2020-08-13T02:01:48Z")
As the title says, garage is telling me i need a transmission flush, but from what ive read perhaps a drain/fill is the better option? Car is a 2010 Corolla with 165,000 kilometres on it. Im a car noob. Thanks for the he… --- ## [2009 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 - AC trouble](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-chevrolet-silverado-1500-ac-trouble/168570)
**Author:** [@TaxGuy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TaxGuy)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 13, 2020, 1:46am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-chevrolet-silverado-1500-ac-trouble/168570 "2020-08-13T01:46:32Z")
Was driving along with A/C blowing at high max when I lowered the blower motor speed and A/C temp went to outside air temp???What happened?.Noticed trucks temp gauge was at lowest point of gouge. on dashbd. [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=465) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=467)