# Latest **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=481 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 482 --- ## [Toyota Spewing out smoke in only one place. Huh?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/toyota-spewing-out-smoke-in-only-one-place-huh/167555)
**Author:** [@rwtahoe\_169245](https://community.cartalk.com/u/rwtahoe_169245)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [July 19, 2020, 9:02pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/toyota-spewing-out-smoke-in-only-one-place-huh/167555 "2020-07-19T21:02:28Z")
I have a 2010 Toyota Highlander Hybrid which has been serviced regularly according to the manufacturers maintenance schedule. At 128k miles, we noticed smoke spewing from the back of the car when descending a large moun… --- ## [Remote Starter Issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/remote-starter-issues/167557)
**Author:** [@Dscott2194\_167127](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Dscott2194_167127)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 19, 2020, 7:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/remote-starter-issues/167557 "2020-07-19T19:21:24Z")
2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo with remote start. Remote start stopped working. When I attempt to use it, the information display on the dash states “Remote start aborted - Hood ajar”, even though the hood is latched. A… --- ## [Does anybody know if I could get a loaner axle spindle rethreader kit?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/does-anybody-know-if-i-could-get-a-loaner-axle-spindle-rethreader-kit/167535)
**Author:** [@Seth19man](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Seth19man)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [July 19, 2020, 5:09pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/does-anybody-know-if-i-could-get-a-loaner-axle-spindle-rethreader-kit/167535 "2020-07-19T17:09:26Z")
Damaged threads while tapping CV axle Into place. The kits are around $100 and I don’t want to buy a kit only to use it once. Only outer threads are damaged. If you don’t know of a place that gives out loaner axle spindl… --- ## [2013 Ford Expedition battery light issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-ford-expedition-battery-light-issues/167527)
**Author:** [@Tirednlost](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tirednlost)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 19, 2020, 3:26pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-ford-expedition-battery-light-issues/167527 "2020-07-19T15:26:10Z")
Hey all, own a 2013 expedition. Had a new engine put in at 84,000 miles. Everything is working great except the battery light is on constantly. New battery, 2 different alternators, new pig tail. Computer says ecm. Ecm h… --- ## [2019 Nissan Murano - Differing pressures](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-nissan-murano-differing-pressures/167502)
**Author:** [@Rose30](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Rose30)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [July 19, 2020, 2:25pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-nissan-murano-differing-pressures/167502 "2020-07-19T14:25:09Z")
Why do I have 36 tire psi on 3 tires and 38 psi on one tire? Is that dangerous? What can I do about it? --- ## [2017 Grand Caravan Drain Tube Location](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-grand-caravan-drain-tube-location/167545)
**Author:** [@Ryan-122](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ryan-122)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 19, 2020, 1:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-grand-caravan-drain-tube-location/167545 "2020-07-19T13:47:16Z")
Hi Everyone, We’ve got a 2017 Dodge caravan with a fishy smelling AC. From my understanding the drain tube could be clogged and is a simple repair. The issue I’m having is finding the actual drain tub Could anyone he… --- ## [2008 Saturn Astra - Help me remove this alternator](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-saturn-astra-help-me-remove-this-alternator/167512)
**Author:** [@Trob39](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Trob39)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 19, 2020, 12:19am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-saturn-astra-help-me-remove-this-alternator/167512 "2020-07-19T00:19:56Z")
How in the heck do you remove the alternator from the engine compartment on 2008 Saturn Astra XR? --- ## [2012 Toyota Matrix - Which bolt size](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-toyota-matrix-which-bolt-size/167515)
**Author:** [@Bonnie02](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Bonnie02)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 19, 2020, 12:02am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-toyota-matrix-which-bolt-size/167515 "2020-07-19T00:02:49Z")
Would anyone know the size of bolt that is used to hold the exhaust heat shield to the frame? Thanks --- ## [2016 kia rio noise on acceleration](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-kia-rio-noise-on-acceleration/167522)
**Author:** [@apegoat73](https://community.cartalk.com/u/apegoat73)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 18, 2020, 8:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-kia-rio-noise-on-acceleration/167522 "2020-07-18T20:51:21Z")
i have a 2016 kia rio with 61k miles a month ago it started making a noise at low acceleration i found this video on youtube with a rio with the same noise. noise is from 8-15 seconds in any suggestions? o… --- ## [John Force Racing MIA](https://community.cartalk.com/t/john-force-racing-mia/167391)
**Author:** [@jtsanders](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jtsanders)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [July 18, 2020, 8:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/john-force-racing-mia/167391 "2020-07-18T20:51:12Z")
John Force Racing missed the restart of NHRA racing at Indy last weekend, and there is still no official explanation. I suppose it’s COVID-19 related, but nether John nor Robert Hight have released a statement. My favori… --- ## [Car won't restart. Have to wait 30 minutes](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-wont-restart-have-to-wait-30-minutes/34506)
**Author:** [@eegle1748](https://community.cartalk.com/u/eegle1748)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [July 18, 2020, 8:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-wont-restart-have-to-wait-30-minutes/34506 "2020-07-18T20:21:26Z")
Our 1999 Cougar runs fine but, randomly, after stopping and shutting down won't restart. After 30 minutes it starts right up. It doesn't appear to be the fuel pump. Help, it alwyas happens at the most unopportune times! --- ## [Can't recharge AC System](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cant-recharge-ac-system/167478)
**Author:** [@duhwynning\_169199](https://community.cartalk.com/u/duhwynning_169199)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [July 18, 2020, 7:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cant-recharge-ac-system/167478 "2020-07-18T19:55:14Z")
Hello, I have a 2008 Honda Accord that is not blowing out cold air. I first tried doing some research and purchasing a canister of R134a. I had an existing hose and gauge from my dad from recharging the AC on another ca… --- ## [2015 Jeep Cherokee - service transmission light](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-jeep-cherokee-service-transmission-light/165744)
**Author:** [@Srb31](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Srb31)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 18, 2020, 7:50pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-jeep-cherokee-service-transmission-light/165744 "2020-07-18T19:50:54Z")
Service transmission light comes on and shuts down tranny until you park it for a while --- ## [Should I keep my small wheels with large tires, or should I get change to bigger wheels and smaller tires for my lowered R10](https://community.cartalk.com/t/should-i-keep-my-small-wheels-with-large-tires-or-should-i-get-change-to-bigger-wheels-and-smaller-tires-for-my-lowered-r10/167369)
**Author:** [@ethankeuning](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ethankeuning)\ **Replies:** 36\ **Last updated:** [July 18, 2020, 7:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/should-i-keep-my-small-wheels-with-large-tires-or-should-i-get-change-to-bigger-wheels-and-smaller-tires-for-my-lowered-r10/167369 "2020-07-18T19:37:45Z")
I’m just finishing up my 4 inch lowering job on my Chevy R10, and I’m wondering whether I should keep my small wheels and big tires, or move to some lower profile tires with bigger wheels. The only thing is, those are ex… --- ## [Brake pads replacement issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/brake-pads-replacement-issue/167426)
**Author:** [@MH-491](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MH-491)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [July 18, 2020, 7:06pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/brake-pads-replacement-issue/167426 "2020-07-18T19:06:41Z")
First time poster…long time lurker! I think I finally have an issue, that I haven’t found the answer for (though I’m happy to be corrected). I’m hoping someone has experience of this issue. I changed the front brake p… --- ## [If anyone's looking for a used car](https://community.cartalk.com/t/if-anyones-looking-for-a-used-car/167240)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [July 18, 2020, 7:01pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/if-anyones-looking-for-a-used-car/167240 "2020-07-18T19:01:02Z")
… that was gently driven by a little old lady, only on Sundays, here it is. It probably doesn’t even need to be inspected by your mechanic prior to purchase. :wink: --- ## [In general, is it worth trying to maintain a vehicle that has more than 100,000 miles or are you better off with a newer car?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/in-general-is-it-worth-trying-to-maintain-a-vehicle-that-has-more-than-100-000-miles-or-are-you-better-off-with-a-newer-car/164807)
**Author:** [@Kevinjones.kevin\_167637](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Kevinjones.kevin_167637)\ **Replies:** 231\ **Last updated:** [July 18, 2020, 5:45pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/in-general-is-it-worth-trying-to-maintain-a-vehicle-that-has-more-than-100-000-miles-or-are-you-better-off-with-a-newer-car/164807 "2020-07-18T17:45:07Z")
I am in the market for a used Toyota Camry. Most of them are over 100K miles. I’m undecided if it’s worth maintaining one with over 100K miles or not. I looked at 7 Camry’s so far and ran their carfax report using Chipmu… --- ## [1992 dodge only starts with ether](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1992-dodge-only-starts-with-ether/167472)
**Author:** [@Severin-2](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Severin-2)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 18, 2020, 2:36pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1992-dodge-only-starts-with-ether/167472 "2020-07-18T14:36:41Z")
I just replaced my spark plugs the next day I got half a mile down the road when I stopped for a stop sign the truck died and wouldn’t start untill I gave it a shot of ether then it started after a few seconds of crankin… --- ## [O4 Alero 2.2 Busted trans pan](https://community.cartalk.com/t/o4-alero-2-2-busted-trans-pan/167329)
**Author:** [@ryan\_k\_169106](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ryan_k_169106)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [July 18, 2020, 7:15am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/o4-alero-2-2-busted-trans-pan/167329 "2020-07-18T07:15:43Z")
Following behind a box truck on the interstate and its drive shaft fell off, I had no choice but to run over it. It busted up the trans pan pretty good and even got the cat a little too. My concern is the mounting surfa… --- ## [2009 Chevrolet Colorado -Speedo and Trans issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-chevrolet-colorado-speedo-and-trans-issues/167489)
**Author:** [@ghigdon](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ghigdon)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 18, 2020, 2:49am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-chevrolet-colorado-speedo-and-trans-issues/167489 "2020-07-18T02:49:38Z")
speedometer is too fast and trans shifts too soon --- ## [A new name for Fiat-Chrysler](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-new-name-for-fiat-chrysler/167415)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [July 18, 2020, 2:14am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-new-name-for-fiat-chrysler/167415 "2020-07-18T02:14:54Z")
Once the merger with Peugeot is complete, the company’s name will change to Stellantis: --- ## [2015 BMW Z4 - Low profiles](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-bmw-z4-low-profiles/167475)
**Author:** [@AimeeSchwartz](https://community.cartalk.com/u/AimeeSchwartz)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [July 18, 2020, 1:39am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-bmw-z4-low-profiles/167475 "2020-07-18T01:39:28Z")
Hi, I had my front struts replaced last March, my car has low profile tires and hits the bumps and potholes pretty hard. I just had the car inspected again and a different mechanic now says these struts are worn and lea… --- ## [Cooling Fan Failure](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cooling-fan-failure/167234)
**Author:** [@marktwark](https://community.cartalk.com/u/marktwark)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [July 18, 2020, 12:06am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cooling-fan-failure/167234 "2020-07-18T00:06:35Z")
The cooling fans on this 2014 Sienna do not engage as needed. I replaced the control module but the problem persists. The lead in the attached image is getting 12 volts as indicated. I tried to start the fans with a dire… --- ## [Is there after market inlets](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-there-after-market-inlets/167444)
**Author:** [@Blakensnake](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Blakensnake)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [July 17, 2020, 8:57pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-there-after-market-inlets/167444 "2020-07-17T20:57:00Z")
So since theres 300+ models of G25 turbo (numbers might be wrong) decided to call the people who made the kit for my car years back, hey what turbo part # was with the kit. Got the number, it came, it has flanges on it… --- ## [02 oldsmobile intrigue running hot losing coolant from tank](https://community.cartalk.com/t/02-oldsmobile-intrigue-running-hot-losing-coolant-from-tank/167479)
**Author:** [@mcorron19\_169196](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mcorron19_169196)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 17, 2020, 8:45pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/02-oldsmobile-intrigue-running-hot-losing-coolant-from-tank/167479 "2020-07-17T20:45:21Z")
I have 02 oldsmobile intrigue and my resevoirs seal around the middle of the two molded halves is leaking somehow… i can feel my engine is running very hot and I’m going through coolant n water like crazy… the temperatu… --- ## [Low coolant warning and hot engine](https://community.cartalk.com/t/low-coolant-warning-and-hot-engine/46325)
**Author:** [@kttaylor](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kttaylor)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 17, 2020, 7:23pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/low-coolant-warning-and-hot-engine/46325 "2020-07-17T19:23:10Z")
So the engine block, the water pump, thermostat, and pcm have been replaced. Works fine except: at high speed engine temperature is good. At low speed or idle it heats up rapidly to just above half-way and stabilizes. Th… --- ## [Olds Intrigue Overheating problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/olds-intrigue-overheating-problem/73406)
**Author:** [@OldsGuy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/OldsGuy)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [July 17, 2020, 6:16pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/olds-intrigue-overheating-problem/73406 "2020-07-17T18:16:22Z")
I have a 2001 Olds Intrigue with the 3.5 liter V6 and 95K miles. Over the last year it has developed an overheating problem that has gotten progressively worse with the coolant temperature pegging high and losing coolan… --- ## [Honda Civic 2020 too low for winter?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-civic-2020-too-low-for-winter/167375)
**Author:** [@lmtjosie](https://community.cartalk.com/u/lmtjosie)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [July 17, 2020, 5:43pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-civic-2020-too-low-for-winter/167375 "2020-07-17T17:43:18Z")
Hello, I have really been wanting the new 2020 Honda Civic, possibly hatchback or the Sedan. The winters here are long, I’d be putting winter tires on for the winter season but I’m wanting to know if you think that car … --- ## [SUV for dogs! AC requirements](https://community.cartalk.com/t/suv-for-dogs-ac-requirements/167431)
**Author:** [@cyrus\_169164](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cyrus_169164)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 17, 2020, 5:41pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/suv-for-dogs-ac-requirements/167431 "2020-07-17T17:41:41Z")
My job is I take other people’s dogs out to the woods for exercise, and once in a while that means leaving one or more dogs in the parked car, while I’m picking up or dropping off a dog at their home. Obviously I leave w… --- ## [Lexus es300 bangs in any gear](https://community.cartalk.com/t/lexus-es300-bangs-in-any-gear/167430)
**Author:** [@MightyNova](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MightyNova)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 16, 2020, 8:11pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/lexus-es300-bangs-in-any-gear/167430 "2020-07-16T20:11:20Z")
I have a 98 Lexus ES 300. In neutral there’s no apparent problem, when in drive or reverse the car doesn’t want to move unless I press the gas, the moment I do it starts clunking so badly you can feel it throughout the w… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=480) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=482)